| Case ID |
088157c7-81ef-4be6-8b94-0705f84fc887 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
I.C.A. No. 250 of 2020 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 10, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 10, 2021 |
| Decision |
The court ruled that the Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) may demand the necessary No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned Development Authorities for the electrification of housing societies. The court emphasized that the requirement of the NOC is part of the applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines to ensure that housing schemes are properly approved before being electrified. The decision highlighted the importance of adhering to regulatory standards to protect public interests and maintain the integrity of housing developments. |
| Summary |
In the matter of I.C.A. No. 250 of 2020, the Lahore High Court addressed the legal requirements for the electrification of private housing schemes developed by the respondents in light of the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972. The case revolved around the demand for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) by MEPCO from the Development Authorities, which was challenged by the developers. The court examined the procedural and regulatory frameworks governing electrification, referencing prior rulings and relevant laws. Ultimately, the court reaffirmed that MEPCO is justified in demanding an NOC to ensure compliance with development regulations. This decision reinforces the importance of following established guidelines in the context of urban development and energy provision, emphasizing accountability and public safety in housing projects. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO)
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| Judges |
ABID AZIZ SHEIKH, JUSTICE,
CH. MUHAMMAD IQBAL, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
Ch. Saleem Akhtar Warraich,
Mr. Amer Aziz Qazi,
Mr. Sajjad Khan Malazai,
Mr. Abdul Sattar Malik,
Malik Murid Hussain Mukowal,
Mr. Abdul Sattar,
Mr. Jamshed Ali Niazi,
Rao Muhammad Iqbal,
Qazi M. Waseem Abbas,
Rashid Bashir Khan,
Imran Ahmad Langla,
Mr. Bilal Amin,
Ch. Muhammad Bakhsh Mangat,
Mr. Muhammad Yousaf Zubair,
Muhammad Imran Hameed Sindhu,
Mr. Muhammad Ashraf Qureshi,
Mr. Shahzad Saleem Khan Baloch,
Faisal Shahzad Awan,
Khawaja Qaiser Butt,
Rana Muhammad Azhar Iqbal,
Ch. Khalid Mahmood Arain
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| Petitioners |
MEPCO
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| Respondents |
AKAASH JIBRAEEL ETC.
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| Citations |
2021 SLD 2062,
2021 PLJ 498
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| Other Citations |
1994 SCMR 782,
PLD 1965 SC 725,
PLD 1971 SC 811
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| Laws Involved |
Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972
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| Sections |
3
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