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PGSHF membership refund: how to cancel and get your money back

A PGSHF member, or the family of a member who has died, can cancel the membership and get the subscription refunded. The application is made on paper to the PGSHF Head Office and the refund comes by crossed cheque. Before you apply, compare the refund with what the file could sell for.

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When membership ends

Under the PGSHF Act 2004 and Rules 2013, membership can end when the member:

  • withdraws voluntarily;
  • does not meet the eligibility criteria;
  • resigns, or is dismissed, removed or compulsorily retired from service;
  • fails to pay the contribution for six months in a row;
  • made a false statement in the application, or got membership through fraud or misrepresentation.

In these cases the member is entitled to a refund of the subscription paid.

How to apply for the refund

  1. Download the Membership Cancellation form and the Subscription Refund form from the PGSHF downloads page, or collect them from the Head Office.
  2. Fill in the membership number, CNIC, period of contribution and refund amount.
  3. Attach the documents below.
  4. Submit by hand or by courier at the PGSHF Head Office, 14-A Upper Mall, Lahore.
  5. PGSHF verifies the application and places it before the competent authority.
  6. After approval, the refund is paid by crossed cheque in the name of the member or applicant, collected by hand or sent by courier.

Documents

  • Copy of the member's CNIC
  • Affidavit giving the reason for cancellation (specimen on the form)
  • Latest pay slip
  • Proof of contributions: manual pay bills, salary slips, 32-A challans, pay orders or bank drafts
  • If the member has died: death certificate, CNIC copies of all legal heirs, and a Family Relationship Certificate (FRC) or succession certificate

To see exactly what has been deducted, use our guide to the PGSHF deduction detail.

Refund or sale: compare first

A refund returns the subscription paid. A membership that is close to allotment in the seniority list can be worth more on the market. Before cancelling, it is worth checking where the membership stands and what it could fetch. Send us the relationship number and we will tell you honestly. WhatsApp 0321-7545345.

PGSHF contact for refunds: Director (Finance & Accounts), 042-99204868, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get my PGSHF subscription refunded?

Fill the Membership Cancellation and Subscription Refund forms, attach your CNIC, affidavit, latest pay slip and proof of contributions, and submit them at the PGSHF Head Office, 14-A Upper Mall, Lahore. After approval PGSHF pays by crossed cheque.

Can the family get the refund after the member dies?

Yes. The legal heirs apply with the death certificate, CNIC copies of all heirs and a Family Relationship Certificate or succession certificate.

Can I apply for the PGSHF refund online?

No. The forms are downloaded from pgshf.gop.pk, but the application is submitted by hand or courier at the Head Office.

Is it better to sell my PGSHF membership than take a refund?

Sometimes. A membership near allotment can be worth more than the refund. Send us your relationship number on WhatsApp 0321-7545345 and we will compare both for you.

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Source: PGSHF membership termination and refund procedure (pgshf.gop.pk). AL-FAREED ESTATE® is an independent real estate agency dealing in PGSHF files and plots since 2014 (registered trademark no. 407444). We are not part of PGSHF; procedures and fees are from the official PGSHF website (pgshf.gop.pk) as of November 2026 and can change, so confirm the amount on your challan before paying. Offices in Lahore (59-D, PGSHS-1 Mohlanwal), Sialkot and Sahiwal, open 7 days, 10 AM to 7 PM.