| Case ID |
14b2fbb3-10e3-4c4d-b08b-ddcc5b545b48 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petitions Nos.13198 to 13213 of 2004 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 16, 2004 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court set aside the impugned show-cause notices issued by the Additional Collector of Customs, which were based on a circular previously declared without lawful authority. The court emphasized the necessity for public functionaries to act with due diligence and reasoned decision-making, in accordance with Article 4 of the Constitution and Section 24-A of the General Clauses Act. The court reiterated that no individual should suffer due to the inaction of public officials, and the decisions made by the court are binding on all state organs. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around constitutional petitions challenging the legality of show-cause notices issued under the Customs Act based on a circular declared void by the Lahore High Court. The court ruled that public officials must make decisions based on lawful authority and due diligence, underscoring the principles of justice and accountability within the framework of the Constitution of Pakistan. The decision reinforces the importance of lawful procedures in administrative actions, ensuring that individuals are not unjustly penalized due to bureaucratic oversight. The ruling also highlights the binding nature of judicial decisions on state actions, thereby promoting adherence to the rule of law and protection of citizens' rights. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Airport Support Service,
Ahmad Latif Qureshi
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| Judges |
CH. IJAZ AHMAD, J
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
NAVEED ENTERPRISES
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| Respondents |
ADDITIONAL COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS
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| Citations |
2005 SLD 628,
2005 PTD 1489
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| Other Citations |
1998 SCMR 2268,
PLD 1994 Lah. 3
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Customs Act (IV of 1969),
General Clauses Act (X of 1897)
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| Sections |
199,
201,
4,
25,
26,
24-A
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