SHC orders removal of illegal constructions from park land in Karachi
“SHC orders removal of illegal constructions from park land in Karachi’s Scheme 33, directs restoration of the park and seeks a compliance report by January 20. K…”
KKARACHI —The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered the removal of encroachments and illegal constructions from a park in Karachi’s Scheme 33 and directed authorities to restore the land to its original condition.
The court issued the directives while hearing a petition against the occupation of park land and construction of buildings in Scheme 33, Sector 15-A.In its order, the court directed the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) to assist the relevant authorities in removing the encroachments and restoring the park.
It also sought a compliance report from the Deputy Commissioner East and revenue officials by January 20. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel, Advocate Usman Farooq, argued that the illegal constructions posed a threat to human lives.
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He also pointed out that K-Electric installations were present at the site. Advocate Usman Farooq informed the court that K-Electric had also written a letter warning of the risks posed by the construction work in the area.
The petition sought the immediate demolition of illegal constructions in Scheme 33, Sector 15-A, and requested that the builder be restrained from carrying out further construction and booking units in the building.
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