PR No. 197 HCJ TAKES NOTICE OF ACQUIRING OF LAND OF CREMATION YARD OF HINDU COMMUNITY BY GOVERNMENT OF SINDH AND CALLS REPORT FROM CHIEF SECRETARY, SINDH, WITHIN TWO WEEKS Islamabad: 27th September 2017

The Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has taken notice of acquisition of land of Cremation ground of Hindu Community at Karachi. The notice was taken on an application of Shri Ram Nath Maharaj belonging to Hindu Community stating therein that Government of Sindh acquired land of Cremation of Hindu Community for construction of Lyari Express in the year 2008. In lieu of that neither alternative land has yet been allotted to Hindu Community nor any compensation is awarded, despite laps of 9 years, while, Hindu Community is facing difficulties due to non-availability of Cremation ground.

 

            Taking notice of the issue, the Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan has directed Chief Secretary, Government of Sindh for an early action and to submit a detailed report within two weeks.

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