CLC 2008

2008 PLP 631 (CLC)

Dr. Hafiz BABAR KHAN through Attorney — Petitioner Versus PAKISTAN through Secretary, Works and Rehabilitation Division, Islamabad and 9 others — Respondents

Jurisdiction / Court
Karachi
Decided Date
2008-February-20
Honorable Judges
N/A
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 2008 PLP 631 (CLC)
Forum / Court Karachi
Bench Members N/A
Parties Dr. Hafiz BABAR KHAN through Attorney — Petitioner Versus PAKISTAN through Secretary, Works and Rehabilitation Division, Islamabad and 9 others — Respondents
Primary Law Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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This judgment primarily cites: Constitution of Pakistan (1973) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

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Laws Cited

Constitution of Pakistan (1973)

Representation

  • Muhammad Ikram Siddiqui for Petitioner.
  • Mr. Manzoor Ahmed, learned counsel for the City District Government Karachi, states that the City District Government Karachi is not the owner of the said plot nor it has ever allotted the same. So also Mr. Fareed A. Dayo, learned Additional Advocate-General states that Sindh Government has no concern with the plot in question.

Headnotes / Summary

Art. 199

Constitutional petition

Clearing plot from the encroachers

Grievance of the petitioner was that the order of the Governor be set aside and plot of petitioner be handed over to him after getting same cleared from all the encroachers

Authority had stated that it was not the owner of said plot nor it had ever allotted the same to petitioner

Impugned order was proper as Authority, could not order to provide the alternate plot as it was not the owner of said plot

High Court observed that petitioner could approach the Society which had allotted the plot to him, which could take further action for removal of the encroachments in accordance with law

Constitutional petition was dismissed.

Judgment & Decree

From the contents of the petition as well as the arguments of the learned counsel, it appears that the grievance of the petitioner is that the order of the Governor dated 14-3-2005 is to be set aside and Plot of the petitioner bearing No.ST-3/5 measuring 1500 sq. yards, Firdous Colony, Karachi, be get cleared from all the encroachers and be handed over to him. It is admitted position that the plot in question is located in Firdous Cooperative Housing Society Ltd. which has given the said plot to the petitioner. Mr. Manzoor Ahmed, learned counsel for the City District Government Karachi, states that the City District Government Karachi is not the owner of the said plot nor it has ever allotted the same. So also Mr. Fareed A. Dayo, learned Additional Advocate-General states that Sindh Government has no concern with the plot in question. In such a situation we observe that the order impugned in this petition dated 14-3-2005 passed by the Governor is proper as the City District Government Karachi (K.M.C) could not order to provide the alternate plot as it was not the owner. The petitioner; however, can approach the society, which has allotted the plot to him who may take further action for removal of the encroachment in accordance with the law. The petition has no merit and is accordingly dismissed along with listed application. H.B.T./H-4/K Petition Dismissed.