Law: Sindh Building Control Ordinance, 1979

Section: 14

Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 199

Case Summary: The petition challenged the demolition notice dated 10.10.2025 concerning blocks “C” and “D” of Yasir Terrace, Phase II, Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi, declared dangerous by SBCA. Following the Court’s direction on 24.10.2025, the Nazir engaged a Structural Engineer to inspect the blocks. The Engineer’s report (22.11.2025) concluded that the blocks had excessive soil settlement, posing a very high risk of collapse, and deemed them dangerous and uninhabitable. The Technical Committee of SBCA corroborated this assessment. The Court noted that under Section 14 of the Sindh Building Control Ordinance, 1979 (SBCO), SBCA has the authority to declare and demolish dangerous buildings. The petitioners’ concern about encroachment and property debris was addressed by directing SBCA to carry out demolition in accordance with law, with Nazir taking possession afterward. The Court clarified that claims against certain respondents involved factual disputes requiring evidence, which cannot be adjudicated under Article 199. Relevant Supreme Court precedents were cited to support this principle. Decision: Petition dismissed; SBCA directed to demolish blocks “C” & “D” under legal compliance, with Nazir taking possession afterward. Sections/Articles Referenced: Section 14, Sindh Building Control Ordinance, 1979 – Powers of SBCA to declare a building dangerous and demolish it. Article 199, Constitution of Pakistan – High Court’s constitutional jurisdiction, limited in factual disputes. Two 2-Word Descriptions of the Case: Building Demolition Structural Safety ORDER SHEET This petition impugns a demolition notice dated 10.10.2025 whereby, the block “C” & “D” of Yasir Tarrace, situated on Plot No. FL-6, Block-10, Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi, were declared as dangerous. On 24.10.2025, the Nazir was directed to engage the services of an Structural Engineer for the purposes of inspection and reassessment of the subject blocks of Yasir Tarrace. The order dated 24.10.2025 is delineated hereunder for ready reference:- “Notice to the respondents as well as…