Muhammad Jahangir (Petitioner) VS Province of Sindh & Others (Respondent)

ORDER SHEET

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SINDH AT KARACHI

C.P No.D-2378 of 2022

Date Order With Signature Of Judge

Hearing of case.

1.For hearing of Misc. No.10741/2022.

2.For hearing of Misc. No.10742/2022.

3.For hearing of main case.

Mr. Dhani Bux Lashari and Ms. Humaira Jatoi, advocate for SBCA. Mr. Abdul Razak, advocate for respondent No.9.

Mr. Abdul Jalil Zubedi, AAG.

The petitioner filed this constitutional petition under Article 199 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 seeking declarations against illegal commercial construction on the subject plot, misuse of amended Regulation 2-39, and violation of mandatory requirements including EIA and compulsory open spaces. The petitioner also sought directions to stop unauthorized construction, remove violations under Chapters 12 & 13, seal the building in case of non-compliance, restrain further construction or creation of third-party interest, and demolish the existing structure to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

The matter came to the notice of this Court on 04.02.2026, whereafter counsel for the respondent sought time to file comments.

Since this is an old case of 2022 with no progress, and despite an opportunity granted to the petitioner to appear and assist the Court, he remained absent without intimation. Even the comments have not been filed to date. Therefore, this Court is left with no option but to dismiss the case in default.

JUDGE

JUDGE

Shahzad Soomro