| Case ID |
7500c3a3-058c-43e1-8581-5af3b292c90e |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
W.P. No. 736 of 2011 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 09, 2019 |
| Hearing Date |
Apr 09, 2019 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the constitutional petition seeking the return of acquired land that had not been utilized for its intended public purpose. The court ruled that once the land was acquired, it vested in the Government and could not be returned to the original owners, even if the purpose was abandoned. The court directed the relevant department to make a decision regarding the future use of the acquired land within one year. If no public purpose was determined, the land should be disposed of in accordance with Rule 14 of the Punjab Land Acquisition Rules, 1983. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the interpretation and application of the Punjab Land Acquisition Rules, 1983, specifically Rule 14 concerning the disposal of acquired land. The petitioners sought the return of land acquired by the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) for a public purpose that was subsequently abandoned. The court highlighted that the land, once acquired, cannot be returned even if its original purpose is no longer applicable. This decision emphasizes the government's authority over acquired land and the procedures that must be followed for its disposal. The ruling also stresses the importance of adhering to legal protocols in land acquisition cases, reinforcing the principles of public purpose and proper governance. Keywords include land acquisition, public purpose, Punjab Land Acquisition Rules, and legal governance. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC)
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| Judges |
SHAHID KARIM
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| Lawyers |
Syed Muhammad Ali Gillani,
Malik Muhammad Tariq Rajwana,
Aadil Shabbir
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| Petitioners |
Legal Heirs and Others
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| Respondents |
Federation of Pakistan and Others
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| Citations |
2019 SLD 2941 = 2019 CLC 1920
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Punjab Land Acquisition Rules, 1983
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| Sections |
R.14
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