| Case ID |
0f9ab8f9-e8de-49f5-aa90-0fc65de55ce5 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.P. No. 6216 of 2024 |
| Decision Date |
May 21, 2024 |
| Hearing Date |
May 21, 2024 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court ruled in favor of the petitioner, Muhammad Yasir Fareed, allowing the writ petition against the cancellation of the official quarter allotment. The court emphasized that the cancellation was made without proper notice or an opportunity for the petitioner to be heard, thus violating the principles of natural justice. The impugned order dated 06.05.2024 was set aside, and the respondents were directed to follow due process in making any fresh orders regarding the allotment. |
| Summary |
In the case of W.P. No. 6216 of 2024, the Lahore High Court addressed the issue of the unlawful cancellation of an official quarter allotment. The petitioner, Muhammad Yasir Fareed, contested the decision by the Deputy Commissioner Muzaffargarh, which was made without prior notice or a hearing. The court highlighted the importance of natural justice, which mandates that individuals must be given an opportunity to present their case before any adverse actions are taken against them. The decision underscored that the lack of notice rendered the cancellation order unsustainable in law. Therefore, the court allowed the petition, set aside the previous order, and instructed the respondents to issue a new, legally sound decision. This case is significant as it reinforces the legal principle that all administrative actions must adhere to due process, ensuring fairness and justice in public administration. Keywords: Lahore High Court, natural justice, administrative law, writ petition, due process, official allotments. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court, Multan Bench
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Muhammad Sajid Mehmood Sethi
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| Lawyers |
Malik Zafar Mehboob Langrial
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD YASIR FAREED
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| Respondents |
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DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MUZAFFARGARH
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| Citations |
2024 SLD 4061,
2024 PLJ 146
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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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