Case ID |
16602c5c-d38a-4f5d-a4a1-0c32eb5ad528 |
Body |
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Case Number |
CIVIL MISC. APPLICATION NO. 3854 OF 2014 IN S.M.C. |
Decision Date |
May 04, 2018 |
Hearing Date |
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Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that the total area of the forest land known as Rukh Takht Pari is 2210 acres. The court found that the encroachment proceedings between Bahria Town and the Forest Department were fraught with misrepresentation and erroneous assumptions, leading to invalid exchanges of land. The court directed a fresh demarcation of the land to be conducted by the Forest Department, Revenue Department, and Survey of Pakistan, with strict oversight and notification to all parties involved. The court also mandated an investigation by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) into the matter to hold accountable those responsible for any wrongdoing. |
Summary |
This case revolves around the encroachment of forest land by Bahria Town, with significant legal implications under the Punjab Land Revenue Act and other regulations. The Supreme Court of Pakistan decisively ruled that the forest area in question is 2210 acres, dismissing claims of a reduced area of 1741 acres as unfounded. The court's decision emphasizes the importance of accurate land demarcation and adherence to legal protocols, highlighting the potential for corruption and mismanagement within government agencies. The ruling mandates a fresh demarcation process, aiming to restore the integrity of forest land and ensure accountability for past actions. Keywords include 'Bahria Town', 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', 'land encroachment', 'forest law', 'Punjab Land Revenue Act', and 'land demarcation'. |
Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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Entities Involved |
Government of Punjab,
National Accountability Bureau (NAB),
Bahria Town (Pvt.) Ltd.
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Judges |
Ejaz Afzal Khan,
Maqbool Baqar,
Faisal Arab
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Lawyers |
Ali Zafar,
Zahid Nawaz Cheema,
Raja Abdul Ghafoor,
Syed Zahid Hussain Bokhari,
Ch. Aitzaz Ahsan,
Gohar Ali Khan,
Syed Rifaqat Hussain Shah,
Hafiz Hifz-ur-Rehman,
Razzaq A. Mirza,
Sajid Ilyas Bhatti,
Barrister Asad Rahim Khan,
Barrister Minael Tariq,
Mirza Moiz Baig
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Petitioners |
BAHRIA TOWN through Company Secretary
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Respondents |
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB and others,
ABDUL QAYYUM and others,
MUHAMMAD SHAFI and others
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Citations |
2018 SLD 2399,
2018 SCMR 1864
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Other Citations |
2016 PTD 1675,
PLD 1997 SC 32
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Laws Involved |
Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967,
Forests Act, 1927,
Punjab Land Revenue Rules, 1968
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Sections |
30,
39,
8(a),
R.67-A
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