SC dismisses pleas against anti-encroachment drive along Gujjar, Orangi nullahs
CJP remarked that Sindh is being ruled from Canada
KARACHI (Dunya News) - Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday rejected pleas of affectees for compensation and halting anti-encroachment operation along Gujjar and Orangi drains.
As per details, a bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Gulzar Ahmed heard the case regarding the anti-encroachment drive at SC’s Karachi registry. The apex court revoked the stay orders and ordered government to continue the operation along nullahs ahead of monsoon season.
During the hearing, the CJP remarked that Sindh is being ruled from Canada and Younas Memon is true ruler of the province. CJP asked who is responsible for leasing the nullahs? “Sindh government is responsible for leasing the land of drain,” remarked CJP Gulzar.
The SC also turned down the plea of the affectees for compensation and the bench remarked how can we give relief to the people occupying the state’s land?
