Govt clarifies property rights in Telecom Bill review
Key takeaways
- The panel reviewed proposed amendments and the existing legal framework for right-of-way in detail.
- Private property can’t be used without the owner’s consent and a mutual agreement.
- The committee suggested defining arrangements related to private ownership more clearly in the law.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD, June 24: The committee set up by the Prime Minister has submitted its interim report on right-of-way clauses in the Pakistan Telecommunication Reorganization Amendment Bill 2026, the Law Ministry said Wednesday.
The panel reviewed proposed amendments and the existing legal framework for right-of-way in detail. It said the bill aims to improve digital connectivity while protecting citizens’ rights. But some wording needs more clarity to remove any ambiguity, the ministry added.
Private property can’t be used without the owner’s consent and a mutual agreement. That’s a basic condition, the ministry stressed. The law must apply clearly to all public and private land and buildings.