2017 PLP 1136 (YLR)
Malik MUHAMMAD ASHRAF — Petitioner Versus DIRECTOR EXCISE AND TAXATION, MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AUTHORITY, ISLAMABAD and 5 others — Respondents
| Citation | 2017 PLP 1136 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Islamabad |
| Bench Members | Noor-ul-Haq N. Qureshi, J |
| Parties | Malik MUHAMMAD ASHRAF — Petitioner Versus DIRECTOR EXCISE AND TAXATION, MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AUTHORITY, ISLAMABAD and 5 others — Respondents |
| Primary Law | Motor Vehicles Ordinance (XIX of 1965) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2017 PLP 1136 (YLR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Motor Vehicles Ordinance (XIX of 1965) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2017 PLP 1136 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Islamabad bench comprising: Noor-ul-Haq N. Qureshi, J.
Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?
Cite this legal precedent as: 2017 PLP 1136 (YLR) (Malik MUHAMMAD ASHRAF — Petitioner Versus DIRECTOR EXCISE AND TAXATION, MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AUTHORITY, ISLAMABAD and 5 others — Respondents). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.
Laws Cited
Representation
- Faisal Iqbal Khan for Petitioner.
- Imran Feroz for Respondents.
Headnotes / Summary
Ss.34 & 35
General Clauses Act (X of 1897), S.21
Locus poenitentiae, principle of
Petitioner was aggrieved of order passed by authorities cancelling ownership of motor in question in exercise of proceedings under Ss.34 & 35 of Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1965
Principle of locus poenitentiae did not come in way the rescinding earlier orders
Order of transfer in question in favour of anybody was passed fraudulently and the same could not be protected by principle of locus poenitentiae
Fraud perpetuated conjointly was surfaced on the record
Technical relief could not be granted merely for the reason that Excise and Taxation Officer had no power under Ss.34 & 35 of Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1965, to cancel ownership
Such power of rescission was always available with authorities who issued order having equal power to rescind the same
Constitutional petition was dismissed in circumstances. 2005 SCMR 1814 ref.