| Case ID |
ff136307-3a72-43b9-a733-d79581b2c698 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 1837 of 1969 |
| Decision Date |
Nov 16, 1991 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 16, 1991 |
| Decision |
The Lahore High Court ruled in favor of the petitioner, Muhammad, who had been in continuous possession of the land allotted to him under the Well Sinking Scheme for over 30 years. The court found that the land was initially 'un-commanded' when allotted, and despite attempts by the Authority to resume it, the petitioner had met all conditions for ownership rights, including payment of rent and investment in the land. Consequently, the court set aside the order of resumption and directed the Authority to grant ownership rights to the petitioner within 30 days. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the Colonization of Government Lands (Punjab) Act and the rights of an allottee under the Well Sinking Scheme. The petitioner, Muhammad, was allotted land which he cultivated and developed over a span of more than 30 years. The Lahore High Court's decision emphasized the importance of fulfilling conditions for ownership rights, including continuous possession and investment in the land. The ruling underscored legal principles surrounding land ownership and the implications of authority actions regarding resumption of land. Keywords: land ownership, legal rights, Lahore High Court, Well Sinking Scheme, government land resumption. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
RAJA AFRASIAB KHAN, J.
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| Lawyers |
Zain-ul-Abidin for Petitioner
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| Petitioners |
MUHAMMAD
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| Respondents |
MEMBER, BOARD OF REVENUE
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| Citations |
1992 SLD 845 = 1992 CLC 1279
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| Other Citations |
Rafique Ahmad v. Thai Development Authority P L D 1974 Rev. 87
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| Laws Involved |
Colonization of Government Lands (Punjab) Act (Y of 1912)
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| Sections |
10,
30
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