| Case ID |
322e5f2b-1b55-4210-b820-7984910ba1ab |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petitions for Leave to Appeals Nos. 385 to 3 |
| Decision Date |
Jun 08, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal from the order of the Lahore High Court which dismissed the petitioners' claims for compensation and exempted plots of land on the basis that the dispute required detailed inquiry into questions of fact not suitable for writ jurisdiction. The Supreme Court examined the local revenue record and found that the land in dispute was acquired by the Authority. The Court noted that the Lahore Development Authority could not resist the petitioners' claims for compensation or exempted plots since the land was deemed acquired. |
| Summary |
This case addresses the legal complexities surrounding land acquisition in Pakistan, focusing on the rights of petitioners seeking compensation for land acquired by the government for public projects. The Supreme Court of Pakistan evaluated the jurisdictional limits of the High Court in matters requiring factual inquiries, ultimately underscoring the importance of thorough documentation and transparent processes in land acquisition cases. The decision highlights the interplay between constitutional rights and administrative actions, providing a critical perspective on property rights and governmental authority in land matters. Key terms include land acquisition, compensation, constitutional jurisdiction, and administrative law, making the case relevant to ongoing discussions about property rights and legal recourse in Pakistan. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Lahore Development Authority,
Provincial Government
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| Judges |
ASLAM RIAZ HUSSAIN,
JAVID IQBAL,
SAAD SAOOD JAN
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| Lawyers |
Shaukat Eli,
Salim Ahmad Malik,
Khakan Babar,
S. Abid Nawaz,
Rao Muhammad Yusaf Khan
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| Petitioners |
SOHAIL AKHTAR,
Shaukat Eli,
Salim Ahmad Malik
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| Respondents |
THE LAND ACQUISITION COLLECTOR
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| Citations |
1987 SLD 581,
1987 SCMR 1534
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Punjab Acquisition of Land (Housing) Act (VIII of 1973)
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| Sections |
185(3),
199,
8
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