The Sindh High Court has ordered to remove the illegal occupants of the land of Sir Henry Holland Christian Eye Hospital in Shikarpur within seven days.
A hearing was held in the High Court on the petition against the land occupation of Sir Henry Holland Christian Eye Hospital in Shikarpur. Sessions Judge Shikarpur submitted the report to the court, which revealed the illegal occupation of land including the operation theatre of the hospital.
The report stated that a housing project is being built on the hospital land. The health department said in the report that a committee has been constituted to investigate the matter. The court called the health department committee on the next hearing along with the report.
The department of culture said in the report that Sir Henry Holland Christian Eye Hospital is included in the Sindh Government's list of historical heritage.
The sessions judge should supervise all anti-encroachment operations. Deputy commissioner and SSP should ensure end of illegal occupation of Sir Henry Holland Christian Eye Hospital land at Shikarpur. If the possession is not removed within seven days, action will be taken for violation of court orders. The court adjourned the hearing till April 23.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 26th, 2024.
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