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| 2026 SLG 574 2026 SLD 574 = 2026 SHC 629 |
Sindh High Court
C.P. No. D-3492 of 2024/C.P. No. D-5058 of 2023
Presented By: Mr. Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon Mr. Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi
Date of hearing and Order: 12.03.2026 Mr. Muhammad Vawda advocate for the petitioners in C.P No.D-3492 and advocate for the applicant/interveners in C.P No.D-5058/2023. Mr. Waqas Wajid Wyne, advocate for the petitioner in C.P No.D-5058/2023 and advocate for respondent No.3 in C.P No.D-3492/2024. Mr. Kazim Hussain Mahesar, advocate for respondent No.4 in C.P No.D- 3492/2024 Mr. Abdul Jalil Zubedi, AAG
C.P. No. D-3492 of 2024/C.P. No. D-5058 of 2023
Presented By: Mr. Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon Mr. Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi
Date of hearing and Order: 12.03.2026 Mr. Muhammad Vawda advocate for the petitioners in C.P No.D-3492 and advocate for the applicant/interveners in C.P No.D-5058/2023. Mr. Waqas Wajid Wyne, advocate for the petitioner in C.P No.D-5058/2023 and advocate for respondent No.3 in C.P No.D-3492/2024. Mr. Kazim Hussain Mahesar, advocate for respondent No.4 in C.P No.D- 3492/2024 Mr. Abdul Jalil Zubedi, AAG
[Syed Abdul Rehman
VS
. Province of Sindh and others] [State Bank of Pakistan Class IV VS Province of Sindh and others]
Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
Section: 199
Law: Sindh Cooperative Housing Societies Act, 2020
Section: 55(1), Rule 54(1)
Summary Petitioners in C.P. No. D-3492/2024 and C.P. No. D-5058/2023 challenged the management of M/s State Bank Clause-IV Cooperative Housing Society Ltd., Karachi, alleging mismanagement, unlawful inquiry, and interference with elections. They sought directions for inquiry, appointment of an interim managing committee, and restraint on alienation of society properties. The respondents argued that statutory mechanisms exist for internal disputes and that certain appointments and inquiries were lawful. Both parties eventually agreed to the appointment of AAG Mr. Abdul Jalil Zubedi as a neutral Administrator/Commissioner/Election Officer to supervise and conduct elections within two months. The Court emphasized the democratic governance framework under the Sindh Cooperative Societies Act, 2020, allowing elections to be conducted lawfully. The petitions were disposed of with directions to hold elections under supervision, no interference, and resolution of ancillary issues affecting voters/allotees. Sections / Laws Used Article 199, Constitution – Writ jurisdiction / constitutional petition Sindh Cooperative Societies Act, 2020 – Section 55(1), Rule 54(1) Sindh Cooperative Housing Authority Ordinance, 1982 – For discussion on prior authority (not applied) 2 Two-Word Descriptions Cooperative Elections / Management Statutory Compliance / Oversight O R D E R The petitioners in C.P. No. D-3492 of 2024 submit that the respondents failed to perform their statutory duties under the Sindh Cooperative Societies Act, 2020, particularly Section 55(1) read with Rule 54(1), by not initiating action against Respondent No.3 despite serious allegations of mismanagement. They seek a direction for inquiry into the affairs of the society, submission of a report before this Court, holding of elections in accordance with law and bye-laws, appointment of an interim Managing Committee, and restraint against alienation of the society’s properties and bank accounts. The petitioners in C.P. No. D-5058 of 2023 contend that after the promulgation of the Sindh Cooperative Societies Act, 2020, the respondents had no authority to initiate an…