Issues direction in case concerning private individuals performing official functions in Islamabad patwar circles
Islamabad High Court. PHOTO: ARCHIVE
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered the Islamabad administration to publish a corrected advertisement for patwari publications. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani criticized the administration, saying, “Now they have even created a constitutional court, but the work is not done yet,” he said.
Justice Kayani added, “Try appointing someone from Islamabad in Punjab or Sindh. In Rawalpindi, a patwari from Chakwal is not appointed, nor is someone from Rawalpindi posted in Jhelum. I don’t know what happens to him when it comes to Islamabad.”
The original advertisement proposed that people from all over the country could apply for the positions and would be hired on a quota system.
Justie Kayani stated that everything was being provided to the authorities. “Every matter has a trial. You took an oath not to act in bad faith. There is no punishment for a mistake, but these are local posts. How can candidates be appointed from all provinces? This court has several verdicts. The quota system is uniform throughout Pakistan.”
Justice Kayani added that dishonesty and misuse of tools are widespread, which is why elections to local bodies are not held. “Now you have even created a constitutional court, but the work has not been done yet. Everything is for your benefit. Judgments have been issued on each matter. Do not act in bad faith. Mistakes are not punishable.”
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Hearing a case relating to private individuals performing official duties in Islamabad’s Patwar circles, Justice Kayani criticized the administration for not issuing a proper advertisement for the posts. “Should all works be completed only after contempt proceedings? The deputy commissioner, this court condemned, received a medal from the president.”
Justice Kayani warned, “If I issue a contempt notice, I will not act like Justice Babar Sattar and give you time. I will handcuff you and send you to jail immediately. Your medals can stay here. They have set up a constitutional court, but no work is being done yet.”
The judge ordered a revised announcement be issued before the next hearing. The case was adjourned until next month.
