CJP abhors bureaucracy’s inaction against encroachments
KARACHI: Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed deplored the inaction of Karachi administration officials who he observed wait for orders of the court to discharge their official duties.
During the hearing of various applications at the Karachi registry of the apex court, Justice Gulzar observed that most of the government officers appearing in the court either do not know their authority or willingly do not exercise it to prevent an illegal act or take action against an illegal act.
When the Chief Justice asked the administrator of district municipal corporation east that was he aware of Madina Masjid at Tariq Road had been built by encroaching land of Dilkasha Park, the administrator replied in affirmative.
When the Chief Justice asked him what action was taken to recover the land, the administrator instead of explaining his action replied that he was ready to do whatever the court ordered.
“Now the court will have to tell you about your functions and duties. Removing illegal constructions is your duty, why are you waiting for orders of the court to discharge your duties,” remarked Justice Gulzar.
Justice Qazi Muhammad Amin observed that for building a mosque one has to purchase land and waqf (dedicate) it for construction for the mosque. A mosque could not be built on state land or private land without purchasing it, he added.
