1995 CLC 672 (PLP)
LIAQAT‑‑‑Petitioner Versus PROVINCE OF PUNJAB and others‑‑‑Respondents
| Citation | 1995 CLC 672 (PLP) |
| Forum / Court | |
| Bench Members | Khalil‑ur‑Rehman Khan, J |
| Parties | LIAQAT‑‑‑Petitioner Versus PROVINCE OF PUNJAB and others‑‑‑Respondents |
| Primary Law | West Pakistan Arms Ordinance (XX of 1965)‑‑‑ |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1995 CLC 672 (PLP)?
This judgment primarily cites: West Pakistan Arms Ordinance (XX of 1965)‑‑‑ as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1995 CLC 672 (PLP)?
The case was heard and decided by the bench comprising: Khalil‑ur‑Rehman Khan, J.
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Cite this legal precedent as: 1995 CLC 672 (PLP) (LIAQAT‑‑‑Petitioner Versus PROVINCE OF PUNJAB and others‑‑‑Respondents). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.
Laws Cited
Representation
- Ch. Habib Ahmad for Petitioner.
- Irfan Qadir, Addl. A.‑G. for Respondents.
- Date of hearing: 5th December, 1993.
Headnotes / Summary
‑‑‑‑S. 12‑‑‑Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art. 199‑‑‑Arms licence‑‑‑Petitioner who was holding licence of arms and ammunition dealership, applied for enhancement of quota of arms and ammunition which request was allowed and entry regarding enhancement was also made in dealership licence‑‑ Subsequently when it came to light that order of enhancement of quota was passed by officer concerned in ignorance of the fact that complete ban had been imposed by Government on issuance of arms licence and enhancement of quota, concerned Authority was directed to hold in abeyance order of enhancement till further order and District Magistrate issued communication in respect thereof which communication was challenged by petitioner‑‑‑Petitioner contended that arms licence could either be suspended or cancelled, but there was no concept of holding licence in abeyance‑‑‑Contention of petitioner was based on misconception because dealership licence of petitioner had not been held in abeyance but it was order of enhancement of quota passed by concerned officer which had been held in abeyance till further order because that order was passed by Authority in violation of order imposing complete ban on issuance of arms licence.
Judgment & Decree
PROVINCE OF PUNJAB and others‑‑‑Respondents Writ Petition No. 6105 of 1992, decided on 5th December, 1993. ‑‑‑‑S. 12‑‑‑Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art. 199‑‑‑Arms licence‑‑‑Petitioner who was holding licence of arms and ammunition dealership, applied for enhancement of quota of arms and ammunition which request was allowed and entry regarding enhancement was also made in dealership licence‑‑ Subsequently when it came to light that order of enhancement of quota was passed by officer concerned in ignorance of the fact that complete ban had been imposed by Government on issuance of arms licence and enhancement of quota, concerned Authority was directed to hold in abeyance order of enhancement till further order and District Magistrate issued communication in respect thereof which communication was challenged by petitioner‑‑‑Petitioner contended that arms licence could either be suspended or cancelled, but there was no concept of holding licence in abeyance‑‑‑Contention of petitioner was based on misconception because dealership licence of petitioner had not been held in abeyance but it was order of enhancement of quota passed by concerned officer which had been held in abeyance till further order because that order was passed by Authority in violation of order imposing complete ban on issuance of arms licence. Ch. Habib Ahmad for Petitioner. Irfan Qadir, Addl. A.‑G. for Respondents. Date of hearing: 5th December, 1993.