1995 PLP 73 (MLD)
Sh. MUZAFFAR ALI ‑‑‑Petitioner Versus Haji JEHANGIR KHAN and another‑‑‑Respondents
| Citation | 1995 PLP 73 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Malik Muhammad Qayyum, J |
| Parties | Sh. MUZAFFAR ALI ‑‑‑Petitioner Versus Haji JEHANGIR KHAN and another‑‑‑Respondents |
| Primary Law | West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance (VI of 1959)‑‑‑ |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1995 PLP 73 (MLD)?
This judgment primarily cites: West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance (VI of 1959)‑‑‑ as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
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The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Malik Muhammad Qayyum, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Ahmad Saeed Kirmani for Petitioner.
- Tariq Shamim for Respondent No. l .
- Nemo for Respondent No.2.
- Date of hearing: 2nd November 1994.
Headnotes / Summary
‑‑‑‑S.13‑‑‑Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art. 199‑‑‑Closing of tenant's evidence by Rent Controller‑‑‑Validity‑‑‑Landlord's counsel had no objection if order of Rent Controller closing evidence of tenant was set aside and he was allowed one more opportunity to produce his evidence at his own responsibility‑‑‑Concession made by landlord being just and fair, impugned order was set aside and tenant was allowed one more opportunity to produce his evidence‑‑‑Parties were directed to appear before Rent Controller on the date already fixed when he would fix another date of two weeks for production of evidence by tenant‑‑‑If on the date so fixed evidence of tenant was not produced same would be deemed to have been closed and Rent Controller would decide the matter within one month from the date to be fixed for the production of evidence.
Judgment & Decree
Ahmad Saeed Kirmani for Petitioner. Tariq Shamim for Respondent No. l . Nemo for Respondent No.2. Date of hearing: 2nd November 1994. This petition under Article 199 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 arises out of an application under section 13 of the Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance, 1959 instituted by respondent No. l against the petitioner seeking his eviction from house in dispute. The evidence of the petitioner‑tenant was closed by the Rent Controller vide his order, dated 14‑5‑1994 which has been impugned in this petition.
2. Learned counsel for respondent No. l has no objection if this petition is allowed, the order of the Rent Controller closing evidence of the petitioner is set aside and the petitioner is allowed one more opportunity to produce his evidence at his own responsibility. The concession made by the respondent No. l is just and fair. Accordingly, this petition is allowed; the order dated 14‑5‑1994 is set aside and the petitioner is allowed one more opportunity to produce his evidence. The parties shall appear before the Rent Controller on the date already fixed when he shall fix another date of two weeks for production of the evidence by the petitioner. If on that date, the evidence of the petitioner is not present, it shall be deemed to have been closed. The Rent Controller shall decide the matter within one month from the date to be fixed for the production of the evidence of the petitioner without fail. No order as to costs. A.A./M‑1852/L Order accordingly.