MLD 1985

1985 PLP 99 (MLD)

THE WEST PUNJAB TEXTILE MILLS Ltd. — Petitioner Versus THE WATER AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY through its Chairman and another — Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
Lahore
Decided Date
Writ Petition No. 434 of 1980, decided on 17th February, 1985.
Honorable Judges
Muhammad Zafarullah, J
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1985 PLP 99 (MLD)
Forum / Court Lahore
Bench Members Muhammad Zafarullah, J
Parties THE WEST PUNJAB TEXTILE MILLS Ltd. — Petitioner Versus THE WATER AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY through its Chairman and another — Respondent
Primary Law Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1985 PLP 99 (MLD)?

This judgment primarily cites: Constitution of Pakistan (1973) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1985 PLP 99 (MLD)?

The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Muhammad Zafarullah, J.

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Cite this legal precedent as: 1985 PLP 99 (MLD) (THE WEST PUNJAB TEXTILE MILLS Ltd. — Petitioner Versus THE WATER AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY through its Chairman and another — Respondent). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.

Laws Cited

Constitution of Pakistan (1973)

Representation

  • Ghazi M.A. Rashid for Respondents.

Headnotes / Summary

Art. 199--Constitutional petition--Recovery of WAPDA dues--Interim stay granted to petitioner--Such stay order having expired, petitioner lost interest in prosecuting petition--Petition dismissed for non -prosecution. Nemo for the Petitioner.

Judgment & Decree

A certain amount was to be recovered by the WAPDA from the petitioner, but they challenged the recovery in a writ petition. An interim stay was granted but subsequently it expired. This was clarified by an order dated 16-5-1982. It appears that after the expiry of the stay, the petitioners have lost interest in prosecuting the writ petition. Dismissed for non-prosecution. H. B. T. Petition dismissed.