| Case ID |
d36b42ef-45ab-4c22-82a1-943bd5cf686c |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Petitions Nos. 51 and 57 of 2015 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 09, 2015 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the petitions for leave to appeal regarding the illegal allotment of land that was acquired by the Provincial Government for public purposes. The court found that the transactions involved were fraudulent and violated the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act and the Balochistan Land Lease Policy. The court ruled that the unutilized land, which was reserved for future public use, could not be allotted to private individuals without following the due legal process. The decision emphasized the importance of adhering to statutory requirements for land transactions conducted by public authorities. |
| Summary |
In the case of Civil Petitions Nos. 51 and 57 of 2015, the Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with serious allegations regarding the illegal allocation of land acquired for public use under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The case revolved around the actions of public officials who misused their authority to allot land that was reserved for the construction of a bridge, to private individuals. The court highlighted the importance of transparency and adherence to legal protocols in public transactions, underscoring that any violation of these principles undermines public trust and accountability. The ruling also pointed out the necessity of ensuring that any land acquired for public purposes must not be sold or leased without due process, which includes offering it back to the original owners or ensuring that the sale is in the public interest. This case sets a precedent for future land acquisition cases and emphasizes the need for strict compliance with legal frameworks governing public land transactions. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
Mian Saqib Nisar,
Gulzar Ahmed,
Maqbool Baqar
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| Lawyers |
Abdul Hafeez Pirzada,
Afzal Ahmed Siddiqui,
Baz Muhammad Khan,
Kamran Murtaza,
Syed Rifaqat Hussain Shah,
Nasir Mahmood Mughal
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| Petitioners |
Another,
Maqbool Ahmed Lehri
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| Respondents |
Another,
NAB
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| Citations |
2016 SLD 367,
2016 SCMR 154
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Land Acquisition Act, 1894,
National Accountability Ordinance, 1999
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| Sections |
4,
9
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