| Case ID |
30396f0f-e5d4-4e72-8029-271c124efe8a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.P. No. 20-M of 2014 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 09, 2017 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The constitutional petition was dismissed due to the lack of merit. The court found that the Revenue Officer had the authority to demarcate land under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Land Revenue Act, 1967, even if the land was not assessed for land revenue. It was determined that the provisions of the Act applied to the Provincially Administered Tribal Area, and therefore the Government was directed to enforce the law regarding the initiation of settlement operations and maintain records of land. The court highlighted the necessity of adhering to legal frameworks to minimize disputes over land ownership in the area. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Land Revenue Act, 1967, specifically addressing the jurisdiction of the Revenue Officer in demarcating lands in the Provincially Administered Tribal Area (PATA). The petitioners sought to challenge a prior decision that dismissed their application for land demarcation. The court reiterated that the Revenue Officer possesses the authority to define boundaries and demarcate lands despite the complexities surrounding land assessments in the region. The ruling emphasized the importance of legal compliance in land revenue matters and the need for the government to initiate proper settlement operations to alleviate land disputes. This case sheds light on the legal mechanisms available for landowners and the role of the judiciary in enforcing land laws. Keywords: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Land Revenue Act, PATA, land demarcation, legal compliance, land disputes. |
| Court |
Peshawar High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
IKRAMULLAH KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Nemo for Petitioner,
Nemo for Respondents
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| Petitioners |
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| Respondents |
8 OTHERS,
MALIK NADIR KHAN
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| Citations |
2017 SLD 2468,
2017 YLR 1841
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Land Revenue Act, (XVII of 1967)
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| Sections |
117,
2,
3,
4(9)(10)
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