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Tuesday, December 24, 2024  
22 Jumada Al-Akhirah 1446  

CJP orders to demolish encroachments in Karachi's Punjab, Delhi colonies

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed on Friday has ordered to remove encroachments on Karachi’s Gizri Road, in P&T, Punjab and Delhi colonies.

A three-member bench of SC's, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Gulzar Ahmed heard several cases including illegal construction and encroachments at the Karachi Registry.

During the hearing, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed asked about who is allowing to construct nine-storey buildings in Cantonment Board premises, The attorney general informed the court that these buildings can be used by the provincial government as these building cannot be demolished due to court's stay order.

The CJP ordered that demolish these illegally constructed buildings and construct parks there. "Demolish all building other than government quarters", The judge has directed the concerned authorities to demolish these building as they were constructed illegally.

Meanwhile, Justice Gulzar lashed out at the Clifton Cantonment Board over encroachments in Delhi and Punjab colonies, the Cantt official informed the court that this land belongs to the government.

The court has sought a reply from the Clifton Cantonment Board regarding Delhi and Punjab Colony.