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Case ID 20df3396-7746-451a-ad50-e19dd0f9bb3a
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Case Number Writ Petition No. 7027/2022
Decision Date Oct 26, 2023
Hearing Date Oct 26, 2023
Decision The court considered the arguments presented by both the petitioner's advocate and the assistant advocate general representing the respondents. After thorough examination of the relevant laws, particularly the Land Revenue Act and the Constitution of Pakistan, the court provided a comprehensive ruling on the matter. The decision emphasized the importance of adhering to the legislative framework while addressing land revenue issues, ensuring that the rights of the petitioners are upheld in accordance with the law. The court directed the relevant authorities to take the necessary actions as per the judgment, ensuring compliance with the legal provisions outlined in the applicable laws.
Summary This case revolves around a writ petition filed by Ghazanfar Amin against the Province of Punjab regarding matters related to the Land Revenue Act of 1967. The Lahore High Court, Bahawalpur Bench, presided by Judge Tariq Saleem Sheikh, heard the case on October 26, 2023. The petitioner's advocate, Mr. A.R. Aurangzeb, presented the arguments while the Assistant Advocate General, Hafiza Mehnaz Nadeem Abbasi, represented the respondents. The court's decision focused on the interpretation and application of the Land Revenue Act and the Constitution of Pakistan, specifically Section 80 of the Land Revenue Act and Section 199(1)(a) of the Constitution. The ruling underlined the need for strict adherence to legal processes in land revenue matters, aiming to protect the rights of the petitioners. The case highlights the significance of judicial oversight in administrative actions related to land revenue and serves as a reference for similar future cases. Keywords: Land Revenue Act, Writ Petition, Lahore High Court, Judicial Oversight, Legal Framework.
Court Lahore High Court, Bahawalpur Bench
Entities Involved Province of Punjab
Judges Tariq Saleem Sheikh
Lawyers Mr. A.R. Aurangzeb, Hafiza Mehnaz Nadeem Abbasi, Ch. Muhammad Azhar, Mr. Mehmood Ahmad Bhatti
Petitioners Ghazanfar Amin
Respondents others, Province of Punjab
Citations 2024 SLD 3503
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Land Revenue Act, 1967, Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
Sections 80, 199(1)(a)