P L D 1963 Dacca 736 (PLP)
AND OTHERS‑ — Petitioners Versus PROVINCE OF EAST PAKISTAN AND OTHERS
| Citation | P L D 1963 Dacca 736 (PLP) |
| Forum / Court | |
| Bench Members | Sattar and Sikandar Ali, JJ |
| Parties | AND OTHERS‑ — Petitioners Versus PROVINCE OF EAST PAKISTAN AND OTHERS |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in P L D 1963 Dacca 736 (PLP)?
This judgment primarily cites: statutory provisions as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case P L D 1963 Dacca 736 (PLP)?
The case was heard and decided by the bench comprising: Sattar and Sikandar Ali, JJ.
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Representation
- S. C. Basu and Syed Muhammad Ali for Petitioners in both W. P. 23 & 24/62.
- T. H. Khan for Respondent No. 4 in both W. P. 23 & 24/62.
- Maksumul Hakim, Advocate‑General with A. H. Mirza for Respondents Nos. 1‑4 in W. P. 23/62.
- Maksumul Hakim Advocate‑General with Md. Fazlul Karim for Respondents 1‑4 in W. P. No. 24/62.
Headnotes / Summary
(a) Writ‑Mandamus‑Alternative discretionary remedy by way of revision‑Failure to avail of such remedy no ground for refusing mandamus‑Each case depends on its peculiar circum stances‑Constitution of Pakistan (1962), Art. 98. (b) East Bengal Emergency Requisition of Property Act (XIII of 1948), S. 3‑"Public purpose"‑Meaning‑Requisition of land for distribution to Members of Co‑operative Housing Society formed to meet acute shortage of accommodation‑Requisition, held, for public purpose. Hamabai Framjee Petit v. Secretary of State for India 42 I A 44; Secretary of State and others v. N. Gopala Aiyar and others A I R 1930 Mad. 798 and Md. Sultan Mia v. The Secretary to the Government of East Pakistan, Finance and Revenue (Revenue) Department and others Writ Petition No. 98 of 1959 (unreported) ref.
Judgment & Decree
SIKANDAR ALI, J.
‑I agree. K. B. A. Rule discharged.