5071/2014 Const. P. Muhammad Farooq Kasmani and Ors (Petitioner) V/S KMC and Ors (Respondent)
Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon(Author), Hon'ble Mr. Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi
5071/2014 Const. P. Muhammad Farooq Kasmani and Ors (Petitioner) V/S KMC and Ors (Respondent) Sindh High Court
Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon(Author), Hon'ble Mr. Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi Order Date: 23-APR-26
In view of the submissions made by learned counsel for the parties and by consent, the instant Constitutional Petition is disposed of in the terms that the impugned notice/challan issued by the Respondent shall be revisited and re-determined by the competent authority of the Karachi Municipal Corporation in accordance with law. For this purpose, the concerned Deputy Director, Anti-Encroachment, KMC shall carry out a proper inspection of the site after issuing due notice to the Petitioners, and complete the entire exercise within a period of three (03) weeks from receipt of this order. 5. It is, however, clarified that the demand of Rs. 6.300 million shall remain suspended and shall not be enforced against the Petitioners until a final decision is taken by the competent authority strictly in accordance with law and after providing proper opportunity of hearing to the Petitioners. 6. The petition stands disposed of in the above terms along with listed and pending applications, if any.