1998 PLP 1261 (CLC)
Mian GHULAM ABBAS QURESHI‑‑‑Appellant Versus Malik GHULAM MUSTAFA KHAR and another‑‑‑Respondents
| Citation | 1998 PLP 1261 (CLC) |
| Forum / Court | Election Tribunal Punjab |
| Bench Members | Sh. Abdur Razzaq and Zafar Pasha Chaudhary, JJ |
| Parties | Mian GHULAM ABBAS QURESHI‑‑‑Appellant Versus Malik GHULAM MUSTAFA KHAR and another‑‑‑Respondents |
| Primary Law | Representation of the People Act (LXXXV of 1976)‑‑‑ |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1998 PLP 1261 (CLC)?
This judgment primarily cites: Representation of the People Act (LXXXV of 1976)‑‑‑ as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1998 PLP 1261 (CLC)?
The case was heard and decided by the Election Tribunal Punjab bench comprising: Sh. Abdur Razzaq and Zafar Pasha Chaudhary, JJ.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Malik Muhammad Rafiq Rajwana for Appellant.
- Khan Dil Muhammad Khan Ali Zai for Respondent No. l
- Date of hearing: 6th January, 1997
Headnotes / Summary
‑‑‑‑S. 14‑‑‑Wealth Tax Act (XV of 1963), S.3‑‑‑Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art. 185(3)‑‑‑Acceptance of nomination papers of respondent ‑‑‑Validity‑‑‑Non payment of wealth tax and withholding information regarding loan of specified amount were grounds for grievance‑‑‑Respondent as per record had disclosed his properties in nomination papers and non‑payment of any wealth tax on said properties‑‑‑Even if it was presumed that respondent was liable to pay wealth tax and he had not paid the same, even then such fact would not disentitle him from submitting his nomination papers‑‑‑Orders assailed had been passed strictly in accordance with law‑‑‑No interference was warranted in impugned orders in circumstances.
Judgment & Decree
SH. ABDUR RAZZAQ, J.‑‑‑By this appeal orders, dated 26‑12‑1996 and 28‑12‑1996 have bee assailed whereby nomination. papers of respondent No. l have been accepted.
2. The main point urged by the learned counsel for the appellant is that as per declaration form, respondent No. 2 owned properties worth crores of rupees but he has not paid any wealth tax as required by Wealth Tax Act, 1963; that he intentionally omitted the information regarding loan of Rs.35,00,000 having been obtained from A.D.B.P. although he incorporated such information in his nomination papers pertaining to NA‑136 Muzaffargarh‑II.
3. A perusal of the record shows that respondent No.l has disclosed his properties in the nomination papers and he has not paid any wealth tax on the said properties. Even if it is presumed that he was liable to pay wealth tax and has not paid the same, even then this fact will not disentitle respondent No.l from submitting his nomination papers. The orders, dated 26‑12‑1996 and 28‑12‑1996 have been passed strictly in accordance with law.
5. There is no force in this appeal and the same is hereby dismissed. A.A./170/E.P Appeal dismissed