Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 199,23,24

📌 Summary: The petition concerned installation of 132 KV high-tension electricity poles along an 80-feet public road in Karachi near the petitioners’ industrial plots. The petitioners claimed the poles unlawfully obstructed access to their properties and violated their easement and constitutional property rights under Articles 23 and 24 of the Constitution. Respondents argued that the project was part of a national-level electricity transmission scheme with necessary approvals and served public interest. However, record showed serious dispute regarding validity of NOCs and placement of poles, with Nazir’s report indicating installation near boundary walls and possibly within the road. The Court held that while public interest projects are important, they must comply with law and not obstruct lawful access. The matter was disposed of with directions to re-examine the alignment of the transmission line to ensure legal compliance and protection of access rights. 📚 Sections / Articles Used: Article 199, Article 23, Article 24 (Constitution of Pakistan, 1973) 🧾 2 Two-Word Case Descriptions: Access Rights Utility Balance       ORDER Petitioners have filed the captioned Constitutional Petition under Article 199 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, with the following prayer: - Declare that the installation and construction of High-Tension Electricity Poles on the 80 feet wide road/track located in Deh Moachko Tapo Gabopat, Keamari Town, Karachi next to the Petitioners' plots bearing Survey Nos.182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 243, 165, 166 is unlawful, disruptive of the peaceful possession of their properties and are in violation of their easement rights attached to the adjacent road; Direct the Respondents to relocate the installation and construction of the High-Tension Electricity Poles to a safe distance away from the boundary walls of the plots bearing survey Nos.182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 243, 165, 166, so as to render the 80 feet wide road/track accessible;   Permanently restrain the Respondents, their officials, agents or any one acting under their authority…