FBR's final S.R.O. 1497(I)/2026, dated 2 September 2026, replaces the officer-and-jurisdiction table used to administer DNFBP regulatory powers. FPN maps the relevant Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa coverage for real-estate businesses.
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The SRO allocates regulatory powers by FBR office and tax-office territory. This summary is for routing only; the Director General and directors may assign cases within the notified structure.
| DNFBP office | Main territorial coverage stated in SRO 1497 | Practical action |
|---|---|---|
| Islamabad | LTO Islamabad; RTO Islamabad and Rawalpindi; Gilgit-Baltistan coverage within the notified allocation | Match the business tax office and address before approaching the Islamabad DNFBP team |
| Karachi | CTO-I and CTO-II Karachi; LTO Karachi; RTO-I and RTO-II Karachi; Hyderabad and Sukkur | Karachi and Sindh businesses should identify the relevant Karachi or Hyderabad/Sukkur allocation |
| Lahore | CTO Lahore; LTO Lahore and Multan; RTO-I and RTO-II Lahore; Sialkot, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Multan, Sahiwal and Bahawalpur | Punjab businesses should route by their assigned tax office—not simply by project location |
| Quetta | RTO Quetta territory | Confirm the registered business address and current RTO assignment |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | RTO Peshawar and Abbottabad territories | Confirm whether the case is assigned through the director or an additional/deputy director |
The legal effect should not be expanded beyond the text of the notification.
| Point | Verified position | Business implication |
|---|---|---|
| Jurisdiction table | Replaced in regulation 3 | The competent officer or office handling supervision may differ from an older notice or assumption |
| Covered real-estate businesses | FBR separately identifies agents, builders, developers, housing societies and title-transfer entities within its DNFBP remit | Check whether the activity falls within the official definition and keep the registration profile current |
| AML/CFT duties | The SRO reallocates powers and territory; it does not repeal the underlying DNFBP obligations | Do not stop CDD, record-keeping, screening or reporting controls because the office map changed |
| Tax rates and project approvals | No new rate, exemption, NOC or property approval is created | Reject sales claims that present this administrative notification as a project endorsement or tax concession |
FBR's official DNFBP information includes real estate agents and also identifies developers, builders, housing societies and title-transferring entities within the regulated real-estate category. Application still depends on the statutory activity and facts.
FBR substituted the table in regulation 3 that assigns DNFBP regulatory powers and territorial jurisdiction among the Directorate General and its Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa officers.
The Lahore structure covers CTO Lahore, LTO Lahore, LTO Multan, both Lahore RTOs and the notified RTO territories of Sialkot, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Multan, Sahiwal and Bahawalpur. Confirm the exact case assignment with FBR.
No. SRO 1497 is an administrative jurisdiction notification. It does not itself publish a new property-tax rate, project approval, exemption or blanket penalty.
Match its legal name, NTN, registered address and tax-office assignment; retain DNFBP registration and AML/CFT records; and verify the competent office before submitting documents or replying to a notice.
S.R.O. 1497(I)/2026 was issued on 2 September 2026 under section 6A of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010. It replaces the table in regulation 3 of the 2020 DNFBP regulatory-powers regulations, allocating powers and territorial coverage among the Director General, directors, additional directors, deputy or assistant directors and inspectors.
FBR's official DNFBP portal says the regulated real-estate category includes agents, developers, builders, housing societies and title-transferring entities. A jurisdiction mismatch can send a registration question, inspection response or compliance file to the wrong office and create avoidable delay. The relevant routing follows the notified FBR tax-office territory and assignment—not a dealer's informal understanding.
The Lahore directorate's notified coverage spans CTO Lahore, LTO Lahore, LTO Multan, RTO-I and RTO-II Lahore and the RTO territories of Sialkot, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Multan, Sahiwal and Bahawalpur. Additional directors divide Lahore, central/northern Punjab and southern Punjab groupings within the table. A business should confirm its precise assignment before relying on this summary.
The notification also maps Islamabad and Rawalpindi/GB coverage, Karachi plus Hyderabad and Sukkur, RTO Quetta, and the Peshawar and Abbottabad territories. The Director General retains nationwide jurisdiction and directors or additional directors may assign cases within their notified powers.
The new office map does not replace the underlying AML/CFT framework. A real-estate business should keep a current, reviewable file and use the official FBR portal for sector-specific guidance.
SRO 1497 does not validate a housing scheme, building, developer or agent. It does not change a unit's title, sanctioned plan, NOC status, tax valuation or return potential. Buyers must continue project- and property-level due diligence; businesses should obtain professional AML/CFT advice for their exact activities.
Real-estate businesses should update their internal contact map and verify which FBR DNFBP office has jurisdiction before the next filing, inspection or notice response. This is a routing and supervisory update, not a new tax concession or approval certificate. FPN does not provide legal or tax representation; obtain advice from a qualified professional for the specific case.
Verified on 3 September 2026 against Federal Board of Revenue S.R.O. 1497(I)/2026, issued in Islamabad on 2 September 2026 under section 6A of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010. The notification substitutes the jurisdiction table in regulation 3 of the DNFBPs (Regulatory Powers and Functions) Regulations, 2020. FBR's official DNFBP introduction confirms that its regulated real-estate category includes agents, developers, builders, housing societies and title-transferring entities. This notification reallocates supervisory jurisdiction and officer assignments; it does not announce a new tax rate, property approval, exemption or blanket penalty. Businesses should confirm their exact assigned office directly with FBR before filing or responding to a notice. Information may change after publication; always obtain the latest official document before acting.
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