| Case ID |
421dc259-824b-4bd4-ae4b-5474d36149bc |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 3145 of 2002 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 19, 2008 |
| Hearing Date |
Dec 16, 2008 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the writ petition questioning the validity of a notification issued by the Punjab Government on 17-9-2002. The court found that the notification was within the lawful authority of the Government under section 36(2) of the Electricity Act, 1910, which regulates the role of Electric Inspectors and the licensing of Electrical Contractors. The court determined that the notification was not ultra vires and was beneficial to Electrical Contractors. The petitioners' concerns regarding fee structures and categorization of licenses were found to lack sufficient basis, leading to the conclusion that the notification served the public interest effectively without adverse effects on the petitioners. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the legality of a notification issued by the Punjab Government that affects the operations of Electrical Contractors in Punjab. The notification aimed to regulate the roles of Electric Inspectors and the conditions under which Electrical Wiring Contractors operate. The court upheld the notification, asserting it was issued under proper authority and aimed at public safety following incidents of electrical fires. The decision emphasizes the balance between regulation and the operational capabilities of Electrical Contractors, ensuring that safety standards are maintained while allowing for effective service delivery in the electrical sector. Keywords include Electricity Act, Electrical Contractors, Electric Inspectors, regulation, public safety, licensing, and notification validity. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Punjab Government,
Electrical Contractors,
Electric Inspectors
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| Judges |
MAULVI ANWARUL HAQ, J
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| Lawyers |
Muhammad Amir Butt for Petitioner,
Muhammad Abid Raja, Asstt. A.G. with Mumtaz Ali for Respondent No. 3,
Ali Bashir Bangish, Chief Executive
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| Petitioners |
PUNJAB ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ORGANIZATION (REGISTERED) through VicePresident
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| Respondents |
PROVINCE OF PUNJAB through Secretary Irrigation and Power, Lahore and 2 others
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| Citations |
2009 SLD 349 = 2009 PLD 245
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| Other Citations |
I.C.A. No.124 of 2005,
Civil Petition No.2311 of 2005
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| Laws Involved |
Electricity Act, 1910,
Electricity Rules, 1937
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| Sections |
36(2),
37,
123,
124,
48
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