| Case ID |
df8f4f58-3d97-4019-a72e-68eb3fcbd296 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeals Nos. 483 and 484 of 1994 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed the appeals filed by Muhammad Ramzan and others regarding the allotment of evacuee agricultural land in Chak No.91/6-R, Tehsil and District Sahiwal. The Court upheld the decision of the Lahore High Court, which had remanded the case to the Notified Officer for fresh orders. The Supreme Court found that the High Court's order did not conflict with earlier judgments and that reopening the entire matter was not justified due to significant changes over the intervening years. Thus, the Court declined to interfere with the High Court's decision. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the allotment of evacuee agricultural land as per the West Pakistan Rehabilitation and Settlement Scheme, 1956. The Supreme Court of Pakistan examined the legality of previous decisions regarding the allotment process and emphasized the importance of adhering to established guidelines. The Court found that the High Court acted within its jurisdiction and properly remanded the case for re-evaluation by the Notified Officer. The decision reinforces the principles of fairness and legal compliance in land allotments, considering the historical context and the need for finality in such long-standing disputes. The ruling is significant for understanding the application of constitutional principles in land rehabilitation cases, making it a key reference in legal discussions surrounding property rights and administrative justice. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SH. RIAZ AHMED,
JAVED IQBAL,
MUHAMMAD NAWAZ ABBASI
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| Lawyers |
Ch. M. Abdus Saleem, Advocate Supreme Court,
Muhammad Aslam Ch., Advocate-on-Record (absent),
Ch. Noor Ellahi, Advocate Supreme Court,
Mehdi Khan Mehtab, Advocate-on-Record (absent)
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD RAMZAN,
25 others
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| Respondents |
13 others,
Ch. MUHAMMAD ABDUL LATIF
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| Citations |
2002 SLD 1256,
2002 SCMR 813
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
West Pakistan Rehabilitation and Settlement Scheme, 1956,
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
Para. 11, Part II,
Art. 185(3),
Art. 199
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