Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 199,4,9,14,25,38

Summary: The petitioner, a senior citizen and registered consumer of Karachi Water & Sewerage Board (KW&SB), filed a constitutional petition seeking restoration of regular potable water supply to his residence in Warsia Colony, Orangi Town, Karachi. He claimed that despite paying water charges, he had been deprived of proper water supply for more than 20 years due to damaged and outdated pipelines, forcing him to spend approximately Rs. 1.5 million on private water purchases. KW&SB admitted that the transmission line was old and damaged, causing low pressure and intermittent supply, but cited financial and infrastructure limitations. The Court held that access to clean drinking water is part of the fundamental right to life and dignity under Article 9 of the Constitution. It found KW&SB legally obligated under the Sindh Water & Sewerage Board Act, 1996, to provide adequate water supply and maintain infrastructure. The petition was allowed, directing KW&SB to rehabilitate pipelines and provide a weekly 1,000-gallon water tanker until regular supply is restored. Sections / Articles Used: Article 199, Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 Article 4, Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 Article 9, Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 Article 14, Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 Article 25, Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 Article 38, Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 Sections 4, 5 & 42, Sindh Water & Sewerage Board Act, 1996 2-Word Case Description: Water Supply Fundamental Rights   O R D E R The petitioner has filed the captioned Constitutional Petition under Article 199 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, with the following prayer: - Issue an appropriate writ, order, or direction in the nature of mandamus, directing respondent Nos. 1 and 2 Karachi Water & Sewerage Board to forthwith ensure regular, continuous, and adequate supply of potable drinking water through pipelines to the petitioner’s residence and the surrounding area; Direct the respondents to consider an adjustment, refund, or compensation for the amount unjustly borne by the petitioner, estimated at approximately Rs. 1500,000/-incurred on account of the…