ISLAMABAD (Lord Media): The Federal Constitutional Court has overturned the Supreme Court’s 2018 and 2019 orders regarding the demolition of Nasla Tower. The court stated that the authority to act against illegal constructions primarily lies with the provincial government, and the judiciary should not interfere in unnecessary matters.
In its decision, the Federal Constitutional Court noted that the Supreme Court had issued broad orders beyond the case at hand, and demolition orders cannot be issued without fulfilling legal requirements.
The court further emphasized that fair legal proceedings are a mandatory constitutional requirement in every case, aimed at ensuring actions are taken according to the law, not to provide legal protection to illegal constructions.
According to the Federal Constitutional Court, an effective legal system and relevant institutions are in place to address illegal constructions in Karachi, and the Sindh government along with relevant bodies are obligated to monitor and act against such constructions.
In an additional note, Justice Syed Arshad Hussain Shah stated that protecting citizens’ fundamental rights and public amenities is the state’s primary responsibility, and public spaces should be safeguarded from encroachments and alterations.
