| Case ID |
37e7f4d5-9084-4e92-9230-309fb56a1cfe |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 17916 of 2022 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 30, 2022 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 30, 2022 |
| Decision |
The court ruled that the petitioners, who are owners of brick kilns, are entitled to a proper hearing regarding the imposition of penalties and proposed sealing of their business for alleged non-compliance with the use of zigzag technology. The court emphasized that the procedure outlined in the Punjab Environmental Protection Act, 1997 must be followed, and any actions taken must be justified and in accordance with the law. The court directed that the petitioners should be given an opportunity to be heard and that any necessary orders under the Act should be passed accordingly. The judgment reinforced the importance of environmental protection while ensuring that legal processes are respected. |
| Summary |
In this case, the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue addressed the concerns of brick kiln owners regarding penalties and business sealing for not using approved zigzag technology as mandated by the Punjab Environmental Protection Act, 1997. The tribunal highlighted the necessity of following legal procedures and providing a fair hearing to the petitioners. It was determined that the issue of environmental compliance is critical, especially concerning air pollution and smog in urban areas like Lahore. The court acknowledged the global environmental challenges and underscored the need for strict adherence to environmental laws while balancing the rights of business owners. The decision emphasizes the importance of legal compliance in environmental matters and allows for a structured approach to resolving disputes in accordance with the law. |
| Court |
Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue, Multan Bench
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| Entities Involved |
Deputy Director (Environment), Multan,
Provincial Environmental Protection Agency
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| Judges |
SHAHID JAMIL KHAN,
NEMAT ULLAH KHAN
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| Lawyers |
Chaudhary Muhammad Shahid Ansari,
Peer Masood-ul-Hassan Chishti,
M. Fayyaz Mansab Sukhera,
Rana Muhammad Arif Kamal Noon,
Misbah-ul-Haq Lodhi
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| Petitioners |
SHAHID,
JAMIL KHAN
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| Respondents |
others,
PROVINCE OF THE PUNJAB
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| Citations |
2023 SLD 152,
2023 CLD 261
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Environmental Protection Act, 1997,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
7(g),
11,
16(2),
17,
18,
19,
21,
22,
199
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