| Case ID |
e143f8d6-a490-4949-952e-1adff546771f |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
C.P.S.L. As. Nos. 390, 391, 392 and 393 of 1981 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 18, 1987 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted leave to appeal to the Provincial Government against the Lahore High Court's decision that declared the Settlement Commissioner's cancellation of land transfers to Riaz-ur-Rehman and others as unlawful. The case involves 29 acres of land previously classified as evacuee property, which the Provincial Government claimed was illegally transferred. The Court noted the need for further examination of the contentions raised by the Provincial Government, especially regarding the legal status of the land and the authority of the Settlement Commissioner. The appeals will proceed on the current record, allowing parties to submit additional documents. |
| Summary |
This case centers on the legal disputes concerning the transfer of evacuee land, specifically 29 acres in Rahimyar Khan, originally taken over by the Provincial Government for public purposes. The Supreme Court of Pakistan is reviewing the Lahore High Court's ruling that annulled the Settlement Commissioner's cancellation of land allotments made to Riaz-ur-Rehman and others. The legal arguments revolve around the status of the land as part of the compensation pool and the alleged undue influence exercised during the transfer process. This case highlights significant issues regarding land settlement laws, authority of governmental bodies, and the rights of displaced persons, making it relevant in discussions about land reform and legal accountability in Pakistan. The ongoing examination of the case is crucial for ensuring justice and lawful governance concerning public land use. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Lahore High Court,
Provincial Government,
Settlement Commissioner,
Central Government,
World Bank,
Agricultural Department
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD AFZAL ZULLAH, ACTG. C.J.,
NASIM HASAN SHAH,
SAAD SAOOD JAN
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| Lawyers |
Maqbool Elahi Malik,
M.M. Saeed Beg,
Ijaz Ahmad Khan,
Asghar Ali Bhali,
A.R. Shaukat
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| Petitioners |
,
THE PROVINCE OF THE PUNJAB
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| Respondents |
5 others,
RIAZ-UR-REHMAN
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| Citations |
1987 SLD 526,
1987 SCMR 1432
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Constitution of Pakistan (1973),
Displaced Persons (Land Settlement) Act (XLVII of 1958)
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| Sections |
185(3),
199,
10,
11
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