| Case ID |
006e334e-bcf4-44e8-9c28-dd1a9103e6cf |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
D-2741 of 2004 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 23, 2004 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 23, 2004 |
| Decision |
The Sindh High Court dismissed the constitutional petitions filed by the petitioners challenging the cancellation of their lease entries by the District Officer (Revenue). The court found that the entries were made in violation of Revenue Law and the original leases had been cancelled. It directed the Anti-Corruption Department to initiate criminal proceedings against the Mukhtiarkar and other officials involved in tampering with the revenue records. The petitioners were advised to seek remedies under the Revenue Law, highlighting the need for accountability among revenue officials to prevent further tampering and misuse of land records. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the cancellation of lease entries by the District Officer (Revenue) in Karachi. The petitioners, successors-in-interest of original lessees, argued that the cancellations were unjust as they had valid leases transferred to them. The court examined the records and found discrepancies indicating that the Mukhtiarkar had acted unlawfully by keeping fresh entries despite existing cancellation notes. The court emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of revenue records and directed disciplinary and criminal actions against the responsible officials. This decision underscores the challenges in land management and the necessity for reforms to prevent corruption and safeguard property rights. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Anti-Corruption Department,
City District Government, Karachi,
Malir Development Project
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| Judges |
Sarmad,
Jalal Osmany,
Amir Hani Muslim
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| Lawyers |
Raza Muhammad Raza for Petitioners,
Abbas Ali, Addl. A.G. for Government of Sindh,
Munawar Malik for Malir Development Project,
Manzoor Ahmed for C.D.G.K.
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| Petitioners |
Mst. Samina through Attorney
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| Respondents |
Malir Development Project,
C.D.G.K.,
City District Government, Karachi through District Coordinate Officer, Karachi
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| Citations |
2006 SLD 3020,
2006 PLD 36
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
199
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