| Case ID |
160bdd6b-8bb6-4c8e-8fdd-3c72345d7894 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.P. No. 11912 of 2015 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 26, 2015 |
| Hearing Date |
Aug 26, 2015 |
| Decision |
The court found that the delimitation process conducted by the Delimitation Authority was flawed as it did not adhere to the mandatory provisions of law set forth in the Punjab Local Government Act, 2013 and the Delimitation of Constituencies Act, 1974. The court concluded that the impugned orders lacked lawful reasoning and did not provide a proper forum for resolution of disputes arising from the delimitation process. Consequently, the court allowed the petitions, declared the impugned orders as illegal and unlawful, and directed the Delimitation Authority to re-adjudicate the objections filed by the parties while providing them with an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the law. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the legality of the delimitation process carried out by the Delimitation Authority in Multan under the Punjab Local Government Act, 2013 and the Delimitation of Constituencies Act, 1974. The petitioners challenged the process, arguing that it was violative of the law and did not provide a mechanism for addressing disputes. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to legal provisions and delivering a reasoned order, declaring the impugned decisions as unlawful. The judgment highlights the need for transparency and accountability in administrative decision-making processes, particularly in electoral matters. This case contributes to the broader discourse on electoral reforms and governance in Pakistan, underscoring the judiciary's role in ensuring compliance with constitutional mandates. |
| Court |
High Court
|
| Entities Involved |
Delimitation Authority,
Multan Division
|
| Judges |
Mirza Viqas Rauf,
Rana Jang Sher Ali
|
| Lawyers |
Rana Asif Saeed,
Malik Muhammad Abu Baker,
Muhammad Naveed Rana,
Syed Athar Hassan Bukhari
|
| Petitioners |
Unnamed Petitioner
|
| Respondents |
Delimitation Authority, Multan,
Muhammad Adnan Zafar,
District Election Commissioner II, Multan,
Unnamed Respondent 6,
Unnamed Respondent 7,
Unnamed Respondent 8
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 2019,
2016 PLJ 94
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| Other Citations |
2016 PTD 1675,
PLD 1997 SC 32,
2011 SCMR 1,
2010 SCMR 1475,
2010 SCMR 1778
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Local Government Act, 2013,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
General Clauses Act, 1897,
Delimitation of Constituencies Act, 1974
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| Sections |
8,
9,
10-A,
199,
24-A
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