| Case ID |
2b7786e0-0388-4561-bed0-c2f685990d94 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 1220 of 1976 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 11, 1993 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 11, 1993 |
| Decision |
This Constitutional petition was directed against the order dated 24-4-1976 of the Member, Board of Revenue, Punjab, which dismissed the revision of the petitioner and maintained the order dated 12-4-1976, remanding the case to the learned CA/Collector, Sargodha for deciding it afresh in the light of the observations contained therein. After hearing both parties, it was agreed that the matter be decided afresh, allowing both parties to raise all questions of law and facts available to them. Consequently, the writ petition against the order dated 24-4-1976 was dismissed, subject to the observations made. No order as to costs was given. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around a writ petition filed by Muhammad Siddique challenging the order of the Board of Revenue regarding the allotment of land under the West Pakistan Land Revenue Act, 1967. The petitioner had his land allotment canceled based on an application from respondent Bashir Hussain Shah. The petitioner appealed, leading to a remand by the Additional Commissioner for a fresh hearing. The court ultimately ruled that the case should be decided afresh, allowing both sides to present their arguments. The decision highlights the importance of due process and the right to a fair hearing in administrative matters. It underscores the principles of justice and equity within the framework of the law, ensuring that the rights of all parties are respected. This case is significant in understanding administrative law and the procedural rights of individuals in land revenue matters. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SHAIKH ABDUL MANNAN, J
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| Lawyers |
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD SIDDIQUE
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| Respondents |
4 others,
MUHAMMAD INAYAT,
Bashir Hussain Shah
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| Citations |
1993 SLD 1052,
1993 CLC 2330
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Land Revenue Act (XVII of 1967),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
164,
199
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