Islamabad High Court sets hearing for CDA plea on Bari Imam House stay
The Islamabad High Court accepted a Capital Development Authority application Thursday to lift a stay order on the disputed Bari Imam House property and fixed the matter for Monday.
Court accepts early hearing request
Justice Ayaz Shaukat presided over the session at the Islamabad High Court. The judge agreed to an urgent review of the plea filed by the Capital Development Authority. Counsel Kashif Malik appeared for the authority and asked for a quick resolution. The court officially scheduled the hearing for Monday following this Thursday decision.
CDA claims land was acquired
The authority stated that no building named Bari Imam House exists in its official records. It argued the land in Noor Pur Shahan was acquired under Award No 4 DC CDA 1963. Original owners received compensation for this government property taken back in 1963. The disputed structure covers more than 300 kanals of land according to the submission.
Shrine location differs from site
CDA records show the shrine land has different Khasra numbers than the disputed area. The actual shrine sits across the road from the property in question. Mere association with Hazrat Bari Imam does not grant legal title to the petitioner. The authority maintains the petitioner lacks lawful authority to occupy this government land.
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