| Case ID |
19ef2613-9c8d-4895-9982-580c2332fe67 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
D-6168 of 2020 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 26, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Sindh High Court addressed a constitutional petition regarding the award of contracts by the Water and Sewerage Board for water hydrants intended for public and commercial sales. The court directed the Water and Sewerage Board to adhere strictly to their rules concerning individual contractors for different hydrants, ensuring that no rules were violated in the process. The petition was ultimately disposed of with the court's guidance to maintain compliance with established regulations. The petitioner, not being a successful bidder, was found to lack standing as they were neither a contractor nor entitled to access the hydrants in question. The court emphasized the necessity of following due process and the importance of the Water and Sewerage Board's responsibilities to provide water to Karachi's citizens. The ruling underscored the need for a systematic approach to managing hydrant services, especially in water-scarce areas, and reiterated previous Supreme Court directives regarding illegal hydrants. |
| Summary |
The case involves a constitutional petition filed in the Sindh High Court concerning the award of contracts for water hydrants by the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board. The petitioner, Sardar Abdul Hameed, challenged the decision regarding the allocation of these contracts, asserting that the Board must adhere to its own regulations for contractors. The court, led by Justices Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui and Adnan-ul-Karim Memon, concluded that the petitioner lacked standing as they were not a successful bidder in the tender process. The decision reinforced the importance of regulatory compliance in public service contracts and addressed the broader issue of water supply management in Karachi, a city facing significant water scarcity. The ruling directed the KW&SB to ensure that all contractors comply with operational rules and highlighted the ongoing challenge posed by illegal hydrants in the city. The court’s judgment aligns with previous case law and directives from the Supreme Court aimed at reforming water supply practices in Karachi, making it a significant ruling for stakeholders in the region's water management sector. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD SHAFI SIDDIQUI,
ADNAN-UL-KARIM MEMON
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| Lawyers |
Zakir Hussain Bughio,
Waleed Khanzada
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| Petitioners |
SARDAR ABDUL HAMEED
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| Respondents |
PROVINCE OF SINDH THROUGH SECRETARY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, KARACHI AND 17 OTHERS
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| Citations |
2021 SLD 1494,
2021 YLR 867
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| Other Citations |
Muhammad Rafique Sia v. Province of Sindh and others 2016 CLC 170
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
199
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