| Case ID |
43e30cc0-1b7f-45b9-ba57-b6e4c5318cb0 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 1430 of 2021 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 03, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court ruled that the demand for shifting the wagon stand was valid due to administrative issues related to traffic flow in the city. The authorities did not stop the petitioners from conducting their business but merely shifted their premises for public interest. The court declined to intervene, emphasizing that the shifting was not contrary to the petitioner's rights under Article 18 of the Constitution, which provides for freedom of business. The court dismissed the constitutional petition accordingly. |
| Summary |
In the case of AL ABBAS MINI TRAVEL SERVICE vs. The GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB, the Lahore High Court addressed the issue of the shifting of a D-Class wagon stand due to government policy aimed at improving traffic management in Multan. The petitioners challenged the government's decision, arguing it violated their rights under the Constitution. However, the court found that the government's actions were lawful and in the public interest, ultimately dismissing the petition. This case highlights the balance between individual business rights and government regulatory powers, particularly in transport and public safety contexts. Keywords such as 'traffic management', 'public interest', 'constitutional rights', and 'government policy' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court, Multan Bench
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUZAMIL AKHTAR SHABIR, J
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| Lawyers |
Tahir Mehmood for Petitioners,
Abdul Salam Alvi for Respondents Nos.4 to 6,
Haji M. Aslam Malik for Municipal Corporation, Multan,
Muhammad Aurangzeb Khan, A.A.G.,
Rana Shahid Manzoor, Senior Law Officer, Commissioner Office, Multan,
Rana Mohsin Ghulam Sabir, Secretary, District Regional Transport Authority, Multan,
Muhammad Khalid Amin, Inspector, C.P.O. Office, Multan
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| Petitioners |
AL ABBAS MINI TRAVEL SERVICE through Managing Partner and 2 others
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| Respondents |
The GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB through Secretary Transport Punjab and 10 others
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| Citations |
2022 SLD 3139 = 2022 YLR 1647
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| Other Citations |
Dossani Travels Pvt. Ltd. and others v. Messrs Travel Shop (Pvt.) Ltd. and others PLD 2014 SC 1,
Sahibzadi Mehrun Nisa and another v. Mst. Ghulam Sughran and another PLD 2016 SC 358,
Haji Zar Ali Khan, Proprietor v. Government of N.W.F.P. and 3 others PLD 2000 Pesh. 14
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973,
Specific Relief Act, 1877
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| Sections |
18,
56(1)
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