Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 199

📌 Summary of Case This constitutional petition under Article 199 concerns the cancellation/impounding and non-renewal of CNICs and non-issuance of B-Forms for minors by NADRA. The Petitioners alleged that their previously issued CNICs were blocked or declared unsatisfactory without lawful justification. NADRA stated that the CNICs were cancelled due to non-appearance before the DLC and directed the Petitioners to approach the Regional Verification & Revocation Board under the applicable policy. The Court disposed of the petition by directing the Petitioners to appear before NADRA authorities for reconsideration and decision in accordance with law and policy. 📜 Sections / Articles Used Article 199 – Constitutional jurisdiction NADRA Verification & Revocation Policy (Clauses 7-A & 7-B) 🧾 2 Two-Word Case Descriptions CNIC Dispute Verification Review             O R D E R  The Petitioners have filed this Constitutional Petition under Article 199 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, seeking a declaration against the unlawful refusal of the Respondents to issue/renew/unblock their CNICs, issuance of B-Forms of minors Muneeb-ur-Rehman and baby Daneen, and ancillary reliefs, including costs. Learned counsel for the Petitioners submitted that Petitioner Nos. 1 and 2, being Pakistani citizens, were previously issued CNICs which expired in 2009. Upon approaching Respondent No.3/NADRA for renewal, the CNIC of Petitioner No.2 was illegally impounded, and despite submission of the requisite documents, the same was declared “unsatisfactory” without lawful…