Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 199

Summary: The petitioner claims ownership and development rights over Commercial Plot No. 4-B in Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar Memorial Cooperative Housing Society, Karachi, and seeks protection from alleged harassment and interference by nearby residents (Respondents No. 2–6) during construction of a project titled “Marine Executive.” The petitioner asserted that all necessary approvals were obtained from authorities like the SBCA, Civil Aviation Authority, and the Master Plan Department. The main respondent, Mian Suhail Husain, countered that the plot was historically an amenity/residential plot, that commercialization was illegal, and that environmental approvals were lacking. He denied harassment but sought verification, inspection, and potential sealing of construction if illegalities existed. The court, noting that the dispute over the legality of the construction is not under its jurisdiction in this petition, disposed of the case based on parties’ mutual statements. Both petitioner and respondents were bound to avoid harassment or interference, with any further disputes about legality or regulatory compliance to be addressed by competent authorities. Outcome: Petition disposed of; parties restrained from harassment or interference. Sections / Articles Used: Article 199, Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 – supervisory jurisdiction of High Court (No other constitutional or statutory sections were directly adjudicated in this order; references to the Sindh Environmental Protection Act, 2014 and the Partnership Act, 1932 are factual/contextual.) Two 2-Word Descriptions: Construction Dispute Harassment Allegation ORDER The Petitioner claims to be the lawful owner and developer of Commercial Plot No. 4-B, Survey Sheet No. 35-P/1, situated in Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar Memorial Cooperative Housing Society, Karachi, measuring 2000 square yards. According to the Petitioner, the plot was originally allotted to Lady Sughra Hidayatullah through an allotment order dated 15.12.1988, and thereafter leased on 26.07.1993 by the Ministry of Housing and Works through the Society in favour of several persons including Muhammad Anis, Altaf Hussain,…