' RAHMAT HUSSAIN JAFFERI, J.---The present revision application is directed against the order dated 17-9-2003, passed by learned Special Judge, Anti Terrorisms Court No,III, Karachi, by which the learned Judge imposed fine of Rs,50,000 upon the applicant as he had violated the terms of the bond executed on 7-4-2003.
2. The brief facts giving rise to the present application are that the applicant was served with a notice under section 27 of Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997. In pursuance of the said notice he appeared before the Court on 7-4-2003 and executed a bond of Rs,50,000 for his regular appearance in the Court. The said proceedings terminated on 3-9-2003 as the applicant was convicted by imposing a fine of Rs .100,000. The applicant requested for extension of time to pay the fine, which was allowed but subsequently he failed to appear before the Court, therefore, the trial Court without forfeiting the bond imposed penalty of Rs,50,000.
3. We have heard Advocate for the applicant and A.A.-G. For the State. The latter has not supported the impugned order.
4. It is an admitted fact that the bond of Rs,50,000 was executed on 7-4-2003 for regular appearance of the applicant in the Court on each date of hearing. The proceedings terminated on 3-9-2003 as the judgment was announced. As such, after the decision, the case was not pending, hence the bond executed by the applicant ceased to operate after 3-9-2003, therefore, there was no justification for imposition of the fine on the basis of said bond. Furthermore, it is well-settled that before imposing. Fine on the violation of bond the Court is required to first forfeit the bond and then issue notice to the concerned person to show cause as to why a penalty should not be imposed. The said procedure has also not been adopted as the bond was not forfeited before imposing the fine upon the applicant. As such the impugned order is illegal which requires interference. The learned A.A.G. Has also not supported the impugned order.
5. In the circumstances the impugned order dated 17-9-2003 is set aside. The revision application is allowed.