2008 PLP 1451 (CLC)
MUHAMMAD IQBAL and 19 others — Petitioners Versus PROVINCE OF SINDH through Chief Secretary and 4 others — Respondents
| Citation | 2008 PLP 1451 (CLC) |
| Forum / Court | Karachi |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | MUHAMMAD IQBAL and 19 others — Petitioners Versus PROVINCE OF SINDH through Chief Secretary and 4 others — Respondents |
| Primary Law | Land Acquisition Act (I of 1894) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2008 PLP 1451 (CLC)?
This judgment primarily cites: Land Acquisition Act (I of 1894) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2008 PLP 1451 (CLC)?
The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: N/A.
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Cite this legal precedent as: 2008 PLP 1451 (CLC) (MUHAMMAD IQBAL and 19 others — Petitioners Versus PROVINCE OF SINDH through Chief Secretary and 4 others — Respondents). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.
Laws Cited
Representation
- Islam Hussain for Petitioners.
- Manzoor Ahmad along with Safdar Hussain Land Acquisition Officer for respondents.
Headnotes / Summary
Ss. 4 & 11
Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art.199
Constitutional petition
Objection with regard to quantum of Award
Petitioners/land owners, had alleged that they were not issued notices before passing of the award
Land Acquisition Officer present in the court had conceded that notices were not issued to the petitioners
Petitioners, however were satisfied if their objections in regard to quantum of award be heard and disposed of by the Land Acquisition Officer in accordance with the law
Land Acquisition Officer present in the court had stated that he had no objection and let the petitioners appear before him in his office and file their objections in regard to the market value to their properties individually
Land Acquisition Officer had further stated that petitioners or their representatives would be heard and award would be given in terms of Land Acquisition Act, 1894 after hearing them
Petition was disposed of with the direction that unless a fresh award was passed by the Land Acquisition Officer, no adverse action would be taken against the petitioners.
Judgment & Decree
By consent it is ordered that the petitioners, who claim to be the owners of leased plots, would be heard by the Land Acquisition Officer as they claim that they were not issued notices before passing of the Award. The Land Acquisition Officer is present and concedes that the notices were issued to the Society and the Society never disclosed the names of the petitioners, therefore, notices to the persons were not issued.
2. Under these circumstances the petitioners are satisfied if their objections in regard to quantum of award be heard and disposed of by the Land Acquisition Officer in accordance with the law.
3. The learned Acquisition Officer present in Court states that he has no objection and let the petitioners appear before him on 7-5-2007 in his office and file their objections in regard to the market value to their properties individually. The petitioners or their representatives would be heard and the Award would be given in terms of Land Acquisition Act, 1984 after hearing them.
4. This petition is disposed of in the above terms with the direction that unless a fresh award is passed by the Land Acquisition Officer, no adverse action would be taken against the petitioners. H.B.T./M-82/K Order accordingly.