| Case Details | |
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| Case ID | e8d7ae0c-ac3e-439b-978e-0612cc4d8064 |
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| Case Number | C.M.A. 16/21 |
| Decision Date | |
| Hearing Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Decision | The Supreme Court of Pakistan dealt with several issues regarding the illegal construction of Nasla Tower and Tejori Heights, emphasizing the need for strict compliance with court orders related to demolition and the recovery of encroached land. The court directed the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) and other officials to comply with its orders and warned of contempt proceedings against those who defied these orders. It also addressed the compensation for purported allottees of Nasla Tower, mandating the attachment of a plot to secure funds for compensating those affected. The court's decision highlighted the importance of adhering to the rule of law and accountability for public officials involved in the illegal constructions. |
| Summary | In the case concerning the demolition of Nasla Tower and related illegal constructions, the Supreme Court of Pakistan emphasized the need for accountability and adherence to the law. The court issued directives to various government officials and departments, including the Sindh Building Control Authority and the Karachi Municipal Corporation, to ensure compliance with its orders regarding the demolition of illegally constructed buildings. The court also addressed issues related to compensation for affected parties and the retrieval of encroached lands designated for public use. This case highlights the ongoing challenges in urban planning and the enforcement of building regulations in Pakistan, as well as the need for transparency and integrity in government operations. The decision reinforces the judiciary's role in upholding the rule of law and protecting public interests against illegal activities. |
| Court | Supreme Court of Pakistan |
| Entities Involved | Cantonment Board, Pakistan Railways, Karachi Municipal Corporation, Sindh Building Control Authority, National Disaster Management Authority, Water and Sewerage Board |
| Judges | Qazi Muhammad Amin Ahmed |
| Lawyers | Syed Ali Zafar, Khalid Mehmood Siddiqui, K.A. Wahab, Khalid Javed, Anwar Mansoor Khan, Badar Alam, Mst. Sabiha Parveen, Syeda Maria Raza, Murtaza Wahab, Mazhar Ali B. Chohan, Ghulam Rasool Mangi, Ch. Muhammad Iqbal, Raja Qasit Nawaz Khan, Salahuddin Ahmed, Ms. Razia Danish, Sibtain Mehmood, Khawaja Shams-ul-Islam, Shafique Ahmed, Salman Talib ud Din, Muhammad Ashraf Samoo, Muhammad Iqbal Memon, Muhammad Saleem Mangrio, Assad Ullah Khan, Muhammad Salim Raza, Ms. Ambar Alibhai, Haji Abdul Raziq, Mian Raza Rabbani, Obaid ur Rehman Khan, Ms. Umaimah Anwar Khan, Abid S. Zubari, Dr. Raana Khan, Dr. Saeed Ahmed Qureshi, Qazi Shahid Pervaiz Memon, Najam Ahmed Shah, Zulfiqar Gul Memon, Saeed Ahmed, Abdul Rahim Sheikh, Sikandar Hassan, Dr. Hafeez Sial, Shumail Riaz Malik, Babar Ali, Nisar Ahmed Memon, Ameer Muhammad Daudpota, Rao Waqar Ahmed, M. Idrees Mahsud, Faizsan Haidar Shah, Karam Din Junejo, Azra Muqeem, Afzal Zaidi, Mazhar Khan, Adil Rafi, M. Saleem Hassan, Barrister M. Omer Riaz |
| Petitioners | Others, Niamatullah Khan Advocate |
| Respondents | Federation of Pakistan, Others |
| Citations | 2022 SCMR 219, 2022 SLD 188 |
| Other Citations | Not available |
| Laws Involved | Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 |
| Sections | 184(3), 204 |