I will conclude all my initiated cases before I leave, says chief justice

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mian Saqib Nisar,  on Tuesday said that he will conclude all cases he has opened, no matter if round-the-clock working becomes a precondition for it, ARY News reported.

Hearing the Bani Gala encroachment case today, the CJP remarked that lawyers must also keep in mind that he would wind up all the cases, come what may.

During the case hearing, additional attorney general presented the report on behalf of the Capital Development Authority. He told the court that map of the location showed four approved roads, but the plan was modified in 1960 and 2010 by the then authorities.

Additional Attorney General had told the court in the last hearing that the premier’s residence fell into Zone 3 and 4 of the area, adding that there was no drainage system in the streets of the Bani Gala and the buildings constructed were in violation of building safety rules.

He said a portion of green area was still left which could be saved from further construction.

The chief justice asked whether the authorities constructed roads and sewerage lines in the area. “It seems that the government has no plan for the area,” he added.

Justice Nisar said the CDA had even not yet submitted its plan for development. What if we seek a fine and regularize all constructions, inquired the CJP.

He said if Bani Gala was to be built under an approved plan therefore payment must be given for the construction.

In the earlier hearing on Nov 1, the Supreme Court had ordered 65 persons including Prime Minister Imran Khan to regularize their properties in a case pertaining to the encroachments in Islamabad’s Bani Gala area.

The top judge had expressed his resentment at the Capital Development Authority for allowing such constructions to take place, and said he could not believe what was going on in administrative affairs of the authority.

While during hearing of the case on October 29, CJP had remarked that, “Prime Minister Imran Khan should set a precedent for others by regularizing his residence first.”