5335/2025 Const. P. Muhammad Anwar (Petitioner) V/S Government of Sindh & Others (Respondent)

5335/2025 Const. P. Muhammad Anwar (Petitioner) V/S Government of Sindh & Others (Respondent) Sindh High Court

Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon(Author), Hon'ble Mr. Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi Order Date: 18-FEB-26

In light of the foregoing discussion, we hold that the Respondent, i.e., the Karachi Water & Sewerage Board, is under a legal as well as constitutional obligation to ensure the regular supply of potable water to the affected locality through a properly maintained and functional pipeline system in accordance with its statutory mandate under the Sindh Water & Sewerage Board Act, 1996. The Respondent/Karachi Water & Sewerage Board is directed to take all necessary measures for the replacement and/or rehabilitation of the damaged and corroded transmission and distribution pipelines in Warsia Colony, Orangi Town, Karachi, either from its own resources or by submitting the requisite development scheme to the Government of Sindh for its inclusion in the Annual Development Programme (ADP). Until the development works are completed and a regular piped water supply is restored, the Respondent shall ensure the provision of a weekly water tanker of 1,000 gallons to the Petitioner as well as other similarly placed residents of the affected area. Furthermore, the Respondent-Board shall adopt effective administrative and regulatory measures to discourage and prevent the illegal extraction, pilferage, and unauthorized sale of water by tanker operators within its jurisdiction. All concerned law enforcement agencies, including the local administration, are hereby directed to extend full cooperation and assistance to the Respondent-Board in ensuring equitable distribution of water and in taking action against unauthorized hydrants and illegal water tankers strictly in accordance with law. 12. Accordingly, the instant Petition is allowed in the above terms with directions to the Respondent to ensure compliance in letter and spirit to safeguard the fundamental rights of the Petitioner and other residents of the locality.