1294/2024 Const. P. Mrs. Yasmin Sohail and Others (Petitioner) V/S Fed. of Pakistan and Others (Respondent)
Sindh High Court
Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon(Author), Hon'ble Mr. Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi
Order Date: 08-APR-26
Consequently, these petitions are disposed of with direction to the Cantonment Board Clifton that they shall, in compliance with its earlier undertaking before this Court, ensure the provision of a regular and equitable water supply to the residents of DHA within its jurisdiction. The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation shall take all necessary measures to enhance bulk water supply to CBC and to eliminate illegal hydrants and leakages along the transmission lines, particularly the pipeline from Korangi Crossing to DHA. Until a sustainable piped water supply system is established, within three months by the CBS. CBC shall continue to provide water through bowsers to the residents strictly on a no-profit, no-loss basis, ensuring transparency and non-discriminatory distribution. A clear schedule of bowser supply shall be publicly notified and made accessible to all residents. The competent authority of CBC is directed to install proper metering and maintain audited accounts of water charges and expenditures incurred in the provision of water services to the petitioners. KW&SC shall submit quarterly progress reports before the Nazir of this Court regarding improvements in bulk supply and measures taken against illegal hydrants. Any Reverse Osmosis (R.O.) plants established within DHA, including those funded through public or foreign assistance, shall be utilized primarily for the benefit of the general residents without fail. Their operation and distribution mechanisms shall be subject to periodic audit. CBC shall place on record the relevant gazette notifications establishing its jurisdiction over DHA Phases VI, VII, and VIII within a period of four weeks. In the absence of such lawful notification, it shall refrain from levying municipal taxes in those areas. The Respondents are reminded that access to potable water is a fundamental right, and any failure to ensure its provision would expose the responsible officials of CBC to proceedings under the law, including contempt of Court. 22. The pending applications in all petitions are disposed of in the aforesaid terms. The Respondents shall ensure strict compliance with this order within a period of three months, and the office is directed to fix a compliance hearing thereafter. Office to place a copy of this order in the connected petitions.Full judgment text for this case is not yet available on Pakistan Law Reports. Check the official Sindh High Court case law portal for the complete order.
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