YLR 2010

2010 PLP 1703 (YLR)

MUHAMMAD AYUB SHAIKH — Petitioner Versus CANTONMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER and others — Respondents

Jurisdiction / Court
Karachi
Decided Date
Suit No.1271 of 2006, decided on 24th November, 2009.
Honorable Judges
Mushir Alam and Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, JJ
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 2010 PLP 1703 (YLR)
Forum / Court Karachi
Bench Members Mushir Alam and Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, JJ
Parties MUHAMMAD AYUB SHAIKH — Petitioner Versus CANTONMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER and others — Respondents
Primary Law Specific Relief Act (I of 1877)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2010 PLP 1703 (YLR)?

This judgment primarily cites: Specific Relief Act (I of 1877) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2010 PLP 1703 (YLR)?

The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: Mushir Alam and Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, JJ.

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Laws Cited

Specific Relief Act (I of 1877)

Representation

  • Sardar Muhammad Yousuf Advocate for Petitioner.
  • Nazar Muhammad Jamali for Respondent No.1.
  • M. Ahsan holds brief for Faisal Kamal for Respondent No.3.
  • Nazir's reports dated 7-11-2009 and 22-12-2009 show that a mobile-phone tower has been erected on a residential plot with generator. Though it is reported that noise of generator apparently is not causing any disturbance but nevertheless in a residential area such activity is, indeed, questionable. Mr. Nazar Muhammad Jamali. Learned counsel. for respondent No.1, submits that when the permission was granted the area was not habitable, since now it is habitable. It was stated that in view of the pendency of the petition, no action was taken. It may be observed that the Regulatory Authority needs no permission to discharge and perform its functions in accordance with law and action as may be warranted, may be initiated. Office is directed to fix all petitions questioning installation of cell phone towers on the same date and before the same Bench. Let needful be done within three weeks.

Headnotes / Summary

Ss. 54 & 55

Suit for prohibition

Mobile phone tower as per Nazir's report, had been erected on a residential plot with generator

Nazir had reported that noise of generator apparently was not causing any disturbance, but in a residential area such activity was questionable

Counsel for the defendant had submitted that when the permission was granted, the area was not habitable, but later on it become habitable

Regulatory Authority needed no permission to discharge and perform its functions in accordance with law and action as could be warranted, could be initiated

Office was directed to fix all petitions questioning installation of cell phone towers on the same date and before the same Bench and needful should be done within three weeks.

Judgment & Decree

Nazir's reports dated 7-11-2009 and 22-12-2009 show that a mobile-phone tower has been erected on a residential plot with generator. Though it is reported that noise of generator apparently is not causing any disturbance but nevertheless in a residential area such activity is, indeed, questionable. Mr. Nazar Muhammad Jamali. Learned counsel. for respondent No.1, submits that when the permission was granted the area was not habitable, since now it is habitable. It was stated that in view of the pendency of the petition, no action was taken. It may be observed that the Regulatory Authority needs no permission to discharge and perform its functions in accordance with law and action as may be warranted, may be initiated. Office is directed to fix all petitions questioning installation of cell phone towers on the same date and before the same Bench. Let needful be done within three weeks. H.B.T./M-72/K Order accordingly.