The properties registered under the name of Pakistan's former Army Chief and President General Pervez Musharraf's family will be auctioned in Baghpat. According to sources, the administration has initiated an online process to auction 13 bighas of land situated in Kotana village, Baghpat. By September 5, the property will be auctioned and registered in the name of the buyer.
The auction to be completed by September 5
Locals recall that the former President's family lived in Kotana, Baghpat. During the partition of India and Pakistan, the family moved to Pakistan, leaving their property and mansion behind. This property was registered as enemy property. Now, the Baghpat administration has commenced the auction of this enemy property, which is expected to be finalized by September 5. Note that Pervez Musharraf passed away on February 5, 2023.
Locals revealed that Pervez Musharraf's father, Musharrafuddin, and mother, Begum Zareen, were from Kotana village, where they wedded. The family later moved to Delhi in 1943, where Pervez and his brother, Dr. Javed Musharraf, were born. However, during the 1947 partition, they settled in Pakistan.
In addition to their Delhi residence, the family's mansion and agricultural land are still present in Kotana. While Pervez Musharraf's land was sold, his brother Dr. Javed Musharraf's and other family members' agricultural land exceeding 13 bighas was retained. Furthermore, the Kotana mansion was registered under their cousin Humayun's name. About fifteen years ago, Dr. Javed Musharraf's and the other family members' land was recorded as enemy property.
What is Enemy Property?
The Enemy Property Act, 1968, is legislation passed by the Indian Parliament. According to this act, the Government of India has rights over enemy properties. After the war with Pakistan in 1965, the Enemy Property (Preservation and Registration) Act was enacted in 1968. This act deemed all immovable properties of individuals who migrated to Pakistan during the partition or after the 1965 and 1971 wars and acquired citizenship there as 'enemy property.' This was the first instance where Indian citizens were categorized as 'enemy' based on property ownership if their ancestors belonged to an 'enemy' nation. This law applies solely to their property and does not affect their Indian citizenship.
