CLC 2008

2008 PLP 554 (CLC)

Messrs SHAKOO (PVT.) LIMITED — Petitioner Versus PROJECT DIRECTOR N.H.A. NORTHERN BYPASS GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN, KARACHI and others — Respondents

Jurisdiction / Court
Karachi
Decided Date
2004-April-22
Honorable Judges
N/A
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 2008 PLP 554 (CLC)
Forum / Court Karachi
Bench Members N/A
Parties Messrs SHAKOO (PVT.) LIMITED — Petitioner Versus PROJECT DIRECTOR N.H.A. NORTHERN BYPASS GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN, KARACHI and others — Respondents
Primary Law Land Acquisition Act (I of 1894)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2008 PLP 554 (CLC)?

This judgment primarily cites: Land Acquisition Act (I of 1894) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

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Laws Cited

Land Acquisition Act (I of 1894)

Representation

  • ----Ss. 4 & 10---Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art.199---Constitutional petition---Acquisition of land---Counsel for authorities had stated that no action in respect of the property of the petitioner had been taken, and in any event even if some part of his property was acquired for the purpose of the road, same could only be acquired upon payment of compensation in accordance with requirement of Land Acquisition Act 1894---Counsel for petitioner being satisfied with undertaking of counsel for authorities, petition was dismissed having not been pressed subject to said undertaking.
  • M.H. Samdani for Petitioner.
  • Manzoor Ahmed for Respondents Nos.3 and 4.

Headnotes / Summary

Ss. 4 & 10

Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art.199

Constitutional petition

Acquisition of land

Counsel for authorities had stated that no action in respect of the property of the petitioner had been taken, and in any event even if some part of his property was acquired for the purpose of the road, same could only be acquired upon payment of compensation in accordance with requirement of Land Acquisition Act 1894

Counsel for petitioner being satisfied with undertaking of counsel for authorities, petition was dismissed having not been pressed subject to said undertaking.

Judgment & Decree

Mr. Manzoor Ahmed states that no action in respect of the property of the petitioner has been taken and in any event even some part of his property is required for the purpose of the road and it would only be acquired upon payment of compensation in accordance with the requirement of the Land Acquisition Act. The above undertaking is placed on record and Mr. Samdani satisfied with the same. The petition is dismissed as not pressed, subject to the above undertaking. H.B.T./S-116/K Order accordingly.