2008 PLP 644 (CLC)
Messrs NISHAN ENGINEERING (PVT.) LIMITED through Director — Petitioner Versus BAHA-UD-DIN ZAKARIAYA UNIVERSITY through Vice-Chancellor, Multan and 2 others — Respondents
| Citation | 2008 PLP 644 (CLC) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | Messrs NISHAN ENGINEERING (PVT.) LIMITED through Director — Petitioner Versus BAHA-UD-DIN ZAKARIAYA UNIVERSITY through Vice-Chancellor, Multan and 2 others — Respondents |
| Primary Law | Constitution of Pakistan (1973) |
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
Art. 199
Constitutional petition
Petitioner had conceded that petition had been invoked in respect of contractual obligation which involved factual controversy
Petitioner, however had submitted that if he was blacklisted or coercive' measures were taken against him, tit would suffer irreparable loss, he submitted that if the coercive action against him was stayed, till the date, he could approach civil court, which was alternate remedy, he would not press the petition
High Court allowed the petitioner to institute suit within six weeks, failing which authorities could initiate coercive measures.
Judgment & Decree
SYED HAMID ALI SHAH, J.
When confronted that instant petition has been invoked in respect of contractual obligations, which involve factual controversy, learned counsel concedes. He has, however, submitted that there are certain contracts, which are in pipeline and if the petitioner is blacklisted or coercive measures are taken against him, he will suffer irreparable loss. While placing reliance on the case of Salahuddin and 2 others v. Frontier Sugar Mills and Distillery Ltd., Takht Bhai and 10 others PLD 1975 SC 244, learned counsel has submitted that alternate remedy is to be measured with speed and timely relief. Learned counsel at this juncture, however, submitted that if the coercive action, against the petitioner, is stayed, till the date he approaches the Civil Court, he will not press this petition.
2. Order accordingly. Petitioner will institute suit within six weeks from today, failing which respondents can initiate coercive measures. H.B.T./N-4/L Order accordingly.