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2006 CLC 34

FIDA HUSSAIN vs DISTRICT RETURNING OFFICER, MULTAN And 2 OTHER

Citation2006 CLC 34
CourtLahore High Court
Case No.Writ Petition No.5776 of 2005
Date2005-09-22
Judge(s)Mian Saqib Nisar
ResultPetition dismissed

ORDER

MIAN SAQIB NISAR, J.--- The petitioner filed his nomination papers to contest for the special seat of Peasant, which have been rejected by the learned Returning Officer, on the ground that he had a holding of more than 5 acres of land, during the period of five years preceding the year in which, the elections are to be held. In this regard, the Returning Officer has taken notice that he admittedly vide registered deed dated 11-8-2005 has transferred 52 Kanals and 18 Marlas of his land to his were; appeal filed by the petitioner has also been rejected on the same reasoning.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the land, which he had given to his were, measuring 52 Kanals and 18 Marlas, was gifted by his father in his favour with an object further gift/transfer it in favour of his were and that is exactly what he has done otherwise, he has holding of less than five acres of land.

3. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioner and find that irrespective/notwithstanding as to how and when the land. Was acquired but the fact remains that he was the owner of more than 5 acres during the five years period before the election year and this is an admitted position on the record, therefore, for all intents and purpose, the petitioner did not qualify and his nomination papers have been rightly rejected by the learned Courts below. No case for interference in the constitutional jurisdiction is made out. Dismissed. revisions by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the official sources or legal professionals for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

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