2011 PLP 21 (MLD)
EBRAHIM A. MERCHANT — Petitioner Versus CITY DISTRICT GOVERNMENT KARACHI through District Coordination Officer and another — Respondents
| Citation | 2011 PLP 21 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Karachi |
| Bench Members | N/A |
| Parties | EBRAHIM A. MERCHANT — Petitioner Versus CITY DISTRICT GOVERNMENT KARACHI through District Coordination Officer and another — Respondents |
| Primary Law | Constitution of Pakistan |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2011 PLP 21 (MLD)?
This judgment primarily cites: Constitution of Pakistan as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2011 PLP 21 (MLD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: N/A.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- S.M. Awan for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
Art. 199
Constitutional petition
Intended action of removal of construction
Counsel for the petitioner who claimed to be lease-holder of property in question, had stated that there was wide publication of the news/article regarding intended action of removal of construction of the properties of the petitioner
Counsel for the petitioner referred order passed by High Court in constitutional petition founded on the similar facts and grounds, wherein by consent the petition was disposed of on the assurance by the authorities not to take action without due course of law
Counsel for the petitioner had requested for similar observations in his case
Counsel for the authorities conceded that no action against the petitioner would be taken without due process of law; and if at all any action was proposed, same would he taken after due notice and providing reasonable opportunity of being heard to the petitioner strictly in accordance with law
Constitutional petition was disposed of in the light of said undertaking.
Judgment & Decree
Petitioner claims to be lease holder in respect of property at Hawkasbay. According to the learned counsel for the petitioner there is wide publication of the news article regarding intended action of removal of such construction of the properties of the petitioner. Learned counsel has also drawn our attention to the order passed in Constitution Petition No. 140 of 2008 founded on the similar facts and grounds, wherein by consent petition was disposed of on the assurance by the respondent not to take action without due course of law. Learned counsel for the petitioner requests for similar observation in this case. Mr. Manzoor Ahmed learned counsel for the respondent concedes that no action against the petitioner will be taken without due process of law and if at all any action is proposed same will be taken after due notice and providing reasonable opportunity of being heard to the petitioner strictly in accordance with law. Learned counsel for the petitioner is satisfied with such statement. Accordingly statement of the learned counsel for the respondent is taken on record and will be treated as order of the Court, any violation thereof will visit the same consequence. Petition is accordingly disposed of in terms above. H.B.T./E-7/K Order accordingly.