The Rawalpindi Revenue Department has submitted a proposal to the Punjab government for the creation of five new tehsils within the Rawalpindi Division, citing it as a pressing need to address administrative and service delivery challenges.
The proposal, intended for implementation in the fiscal year 2025-26, includes:
This proposal follows a Punjab government circular issued three months ago to deputy commissioners in all 42 districts, seeking feasibility reports for additional tehsils. Most districts reported a need for at least one or two new tehsils, prompting the government to advance plans for expansions.
The Deputy Commissioner of Rawalpindi, in correspondence with the Senior Member of the Board of Revenue, stressed the necessity for two additional tehsils in the district. He highlighted that Rawalpindi’s current size and population make it difficult to deliver basic services efficiently.
Currently, Rawalpindi District consists of seven tehsils:
Adding two more tehsils would bring the total to nine. Historically, the district also included Murree and Kotli Sattian tehsils, which were reassigned to Murree District when it became a separate administrative unit.
The establishment of new tehsils aims to:
In addition to the small expansions, the Punjab government is considering creating at least two new districts to further enhance administrative efficiency. The move is expected to streamline service delivery and promote balanced development across the Rawalpindi Division.
As the fiscal year 2025-26 approaches, stakeholders are optimistic about the proposed changes, which aim to improve the quality of life for residents and address longstanding governance issues in the region.
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