CLC 2008

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

Jurisdiction / Court
Lahore
Decided Date
2008-February-22
Honorable Judges
N/A
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
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

Constitution of Pakistan (1973)

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.