1981 PLP 237 (CLC)
JAMES ILYAS MASIH‑Petitioner Versus PUNJAB LOCAL COUNCILS ELECTION AUTHORITY,
| Citation | 1981 PLP 237 (CLC) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Javid Iqbal and Aftab Farrukh, JJ |
| Parties | JAMES ILYAS MASIH‑Petitioner Versus PUNJAB LOCAL COUNCILS ELECTION AUTHORITY, |
| Primary Law | Punjab Local Government Ordinance (VI of 1979)‑ |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1981 PLP 237 (CLC)?
This judgment primarily cites: Punjab Local Government Ordinance (VI of 1979)‑ as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1981 PLP 237 (CLC)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Javid Iqbal and Aftab Farrukh, JJ.
Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?
Cite this legal precedent as: 1981 PLP 237 (CLC) (JAMES ILYAS MASIH‑Petitioner Versus PUNJAB LOCAL COUNCILS ELECTION AUTHORITY,). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.
Laws Cited
Representation
- Shahid Hamid for Petitioner.
- Khalil Pamday, A. A: G. for Respondents Nos. 1, 2 and 4.
- Khalid Iqbal Qazi for Respondent No. 3.
- Date of hearing : 28th, 29th October; 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th November, 1980.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 17(1), (2) read with Pun tab Local Councils (Election Petitions) Rules, 1979, rr. 3(l) & 13(t) (a)‑Candidate for election to non‑Muslim seat in Zilla Council challenging illegal rejection of his nomination papers by Returning Officer before notification or publication of result of election but not challenging validity or otherwise of nomination papers of returned candidate‑Such candidate incompetent to file election. petition under r. 3(1) of Rules‑Held, Election Authority only competent, in such circumstances, to interfere under S. 17(1) of Ordinance. Raheem Shah v. The Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan P L D 1973 S C 24; Muhammad Nazir v. Said Muhammad P L D 1962 Lah. 421; In‑re Ahad Yusuf and others P L D 1974 Note 126 at p. 182; Muhammad Afzal v. Miraj Din P L D 1967 Lab. 689 and Muhammad Aslam'v. Punjab Local Council Election Authority 1980 C L C 2036 ref.
Judgment & Decree
Writ Petition No. 1197 of 1980, decided on 5th November, 1980. S. 17(1), (2) read with Pun tab Local Councils (Election Petitions) Rules, 1979, rr. 3(l) & 13(t) (a)‑Candidate for election to non‑Muslim seat in Zilla Council challenging illegal rejection of his nomination papers by Returning Officer before notification or publication of result of election but not challenging validity or otherwise of nomination papers of returned candidate‑Such candidate incompetent to file election. petition under r. 3(1) of Rules‑Held, Election Authority only competent, in such circumstances, to interfere under S. 17(1) of Ordinance. Raheem Shah v. The Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan P L D 1973 S C 24; Muhammad Nazir v. Said Muhammad P L D 1962 Lah. 421; In‑re Ahad Yusuf and others P L D 1974 Note 126 at p. 182; Muhammad Afzal v. Miraj Din P L D 1967 Lab. 689 and Muhammad Aslam'v. Punjab Local Council Election Authority 1980 C L C 2036 ref. Shahid Hamid for Petitioner. Khalil Pamday, A. A: G. for Respondents Nos. 1, 2 and
4. Khalid Iqbal Qazi for Respondent No.
3. Date of hearing : 28th, 29th October; 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th November, 1980.