| Case ID |
24f498c0-65a7-4d88-94be-71a13a36503b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
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| Decision Date |
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| Hearing Date |
Feb 19, 1976 |
| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal by the appellant Akbar regarding the assessment of rental value and evaluation price of a shop in Khanewal. The court found that the Chief Settlement Commissioner acted within his authority under the Displaced Persons (Compensation and Rehabilitation) Act, 1958, by relying on the assessment provided by the Excise and Taxation Department. The court noted that the appellant failed to follow the prescribed procedure for challenging the assessment and did not provide sufficient evidence to support his claims of disproportionate assessment. As a result, the High Court's decision to dismiss the writ petition was upheld. |
| Summary |
In the case between Akbar and the Chief Settlement Commissioner, Lahore, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed issues surrounding the assessment of rental value under the Displaced Persons (Compensation and Rehabilitation) Act, 1958. The appellant, Akbar, contested the evaluation price of his shop in Khanewal, which had been assessed and subsequently reduced by the Deputy Settlement Commissioner. The court deliberated on the authority of the Chief Settlement Commissioner to collect information for fair evaluation and the proper procedure that should have been followed by the appellant in his appeals. The court ultimately dismissed the appeal, affirming the previous ruling by the High Court. This decision highlights the importance of procedural adherence and the authority of settlement commissioners in property assessments. Key terms include compensation, rehabilitation, assessment procedures, and legal authority in property disputes. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Salahuddin Ahmed,
Muhammad Gul,
Muhammad Afzal Cheema
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| Lawyers |
Zamir Ahmad Khan, Advocate Supreme Court,
Abdul Karim Advocate-on-Record,
Iftikharuddin Ahmad, Advocate-on-Record
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| Petitioners |
Akbar
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| Respondents |
2 others,
Chief Settlement Commissioner, Lahore
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| Citations |
1976 SLD 133 = 1976 PLD 231
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Displaced Persons (Compensation and Rehabilitation) Act (XXVIII of 1958)
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| Sections |
35
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