Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 199

Summary: The petitioner filed a constitutional petition seeking action on his application for partition of certain land in Deh Thano Model Colony, Karachi. The petition was previously dismissed for non-prosecution but was restored on CMA. The Court observed that the petitioner has an alternative remedy under the Government of Sindh’s Public Grievance Redressal Cell for revenue-related complaints. The petition was disposed of with directions to the competent revenue authorities to consider and decide the petitioner’s application strictly in accordance with law, preferably within 30 days, after providing an opportunity of hearing. Sections Used: Article 199, Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 – Constitutional petition for enforcement of rights. Revenue Laws / Land Administration Rules – Related to land partition and official redressal (specific section not cited; general administrative law applied). 2 Two-Word Descriptions: Land Partition Revenue Complaint ORDER SHEET Urgency granted.   Through this CMA No.9052/2026, the petitioner appearing in person sought indulgence of this court to restore the instant petition which was dismissed on account of non-prosecution vide order dated 27.08.2025. On the grounds mentioned in the application, this petition stands restored as it was on 27.08.2025. The Petitioner claims ownership of an area 1310 square yards from 0-8-0 Anna Share in Survey No. 577, 680 (out of 2-21 acres), 681 out of 3-29 acres, Deh Thano Model Colony, Karachi (“subject land”). It is averred that the Petitioner submitted an application dated 10.03.2025 to the official Respondents (available at page 63 of the Court file), seeking partition of the subject land; however, no action ensued. The Petitioner’s grievance, in essence, pertains to the inaction of the concerned revenue authorities on his request for partition of the land. It is observed that the Government of Sindh, Revenue Department, through Notification No. DD(E&I)/HQ/BOR/2024/302 dated  21st  October  2024,  has  established  a  Public  Grievance  …