2009 PLP 1653 (YLR)
AKHTAR H. ASKARI — Petitioner Versus CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY BUREAU and 2 others — Respondents
| Citation | 2009 PLP 1653 (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Karachi |
| Bench Members | Muhammad Athar Saeed and Arshad Noor Khan, JJ |
| Parties | AKHTAR H. ASKARI — Petitioner Versus CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY BUREAU and 2 others — Respondents |
| Primary Law | Exit from Pakistan (Control) Ordinance (XLVI of 1981) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2009 PLP 1653 (YLR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Exit from Pakistan (Control) Ordinance (XLVI of 1981) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2009 PLP 1653 (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: Muhammad Athar Saeed and Arshad Noor Khan, JJ.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Wasim Akbar for Petitioner.
- Learned counsel for petitioner had filed a letter dated 8-4-2008, issued by National Accountability Bureau (Sindh) wherein information was given by the N.A.B. Authorities that in view of promulgation of NRO 2007, by operation of law the proceedings against the petitioner stand terminated.
Headnotes / Summary
S.2
National Reconciliation Ordinance (IX of 2007) Preamble
Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art. 199
Constitutional petition
Removing name from Exit Control List
Petitioner had prayed that his name be directed to be removed from Exit Control List
Counsel for the petitioner had filed a letter issued by National Accountability Bureau, where information was given by the Authorities that in view of the National Reconciliation Ordinance, 2007, by operation of law the proceedings against the petitioner stood terminated
Despite the fact that present constitutional petition was pending for the last two years, no substantive material had been placed before the High Court in support of putting the name of the petitioner in Exit Control List--Allowing petition, authorities were directed to remove the name of the petitioner from the Exit Control List. Iqbal Chaudhry, A.D.P.G. NAB. Rizwan Siddiqui, D.A.-G.
Judgment & Decree
This petition was filed on 31-8-2006 stating that the name of the petitioner was put in the Exit Control List and praying that respondents Nos.1, 2 and 3 may be directed to remove it. Learned counsel for petitioner had filed a letter dated 8-4-2008, issued by National Accountability Bureau (Sindh) wherein information was given by the N.A.B. Authorities that in view of promulgation of NRO 2007, by operation of law the proceedings against the petitioner stand terminated. On 25-9-2008, the learned ADPG had stated that so far he has not been able to collect any material against the petitioner for producing before this Court. Today learned ADPG N.A.B. has submitted an office note wherein he seeks confirmation as to whether investigation "Ferro Silicon" against the petitioner Akhtar H. Askari is closed or not. Despite the fact that this constitutional petition is pending for two years, so far no substantive material has been placed before this Court in support of putting the name of the petitioner in Exit Control List. This Court, has, therefore no other option but to allow this petition and direct respondents Nos. 1, 2 and 3 to remove the name of the petitioner from the E Exit Control List. The petition is disposed of, in the above terms. Copy of this order may be sent to respondent No.3 directly, for compliance. H.B.T.JA-50/K Petition allowed.