Plea dismissed against Southern loop

The government was acquiring the land for the project on emergency grounds without following law

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday dismissed petitions against Lahore Ring Road Southern loop project.

The bench, comprising Justice Aminunddin Khan, heard the petitions filed by Bahria Town and others. During the hearing, the petitioners' counsel submitted that the government was acquiring the land for the project on emergency grounds without following the due process of law.



He requested the court to set aside the notification of land acquisition on emergency basis being illegal. However, a provincial law officer informed the court that the project was being constructed for welfare of the masses and the government fulfilled all requirements for the purpose.

She further submitted that the compensation had been paid to the victims.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 15^th, 2017.