| Citation(s) |
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| 2025 SLG 2157 2025 SLD 2157 = 2025 SHC 1481 = 2025 SHC 1483 |
CP No. D–2003 of 2025
Sana Akram Minhas J
Mr. Shahryar Akbar Bhambro, Advocate for Petitioner
( Rana Muzamil Hussain Khan v. The Chief Secretary & Others )
Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
Section: 199
Summary:
The Petitioner filed a petition to restrain construction activities and prevent third-party interest in certain land areas (Naclass 30, Sectors 42-A and 49-A, Taiser Town, Karachi). The Petitioner claimed to act as a "focal person" of a committee representing Rehman Abad Katchi Abadi but admitted to having no ownership, lease, or formal legal title of the subject land and that the katchi abadi was not legally regularized or notified. The Court held that the Petitioner lacked legal standing (locus standi) as there was no demonstrable proprietary interest, and thus, the constitutional jurisdiction could not be invoked. The petition was dismissed with costs.
Core Points:
| Point No. | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Petition sought to restrain construction on disputed land and prevent third-party rights. |
| 2 | Petitioner stated he was a focal person of a katchi abadi committee but had no legal title. |
| 3 | It was confirmed that the katchi abadi was not legally notified or regularized. |
| 4 | Petitioner lacks any recognized legal or proprietary interest in the land (locus standi absent). |
| 5 | Petition dismissed in limine with costs. |
Law and Section:
| Law | Section/Article | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 | Article 199 | Grants High Courts power to issue writs in matters where petitioner has locus standi. |
| Civil Procedure / Locus Standi | N/A | Principle requiring petitioner to have a sufficient legal interest or stake in the matter. |
| Katchi Abadi Regularization | Relevant provincial laws/manuals | Requirement of formal notification/regularization for informal settlements. |