1. ' IFTIKHAR MUHAMMAD CHAUDHRY, J.--- Learned counsel for parties on having addressed argument at a considerable length ultimately agreed for the disposal of instant cases in terms of compromise duly signed by learned counsel for parties as well as the officers of the department.
2. Contents of the compromise reads as under:--
(1) That to the extent of all the appellants/petitioners the Excise Department/respondents shall prepare fresh valuation tables/ valuation lists, after conducting proper survey and following the procedure in accordance with law;
(2) that the present valuation tables/valuation lists and demand created thereon stands rescinded to the extent of the appellants/ petitioners subject to the terms of this agreement;
(3) that the demands raised towards property tax till today of the appellants/petitioners, shall be charged and paid according to the new valuation, tables/lists, the amount in excess shall be adjusted. This exercise is to be concluded in a period of three months;
(4) that any action initiated either criminal or civil jn pursuance to the impugned valuation tables/valuation lists shall be suspended subject to payment of tax;
(5) that the appellants/petitioners undertake to pay tax liability. In such situation the department shall not take any criminal action.
3. Appeals noted hereinbefore are disposed of in above terms. Parties are directed to follow the above settlement in letter and spirit as the matter has been disposed of with the consent of parties.
4. The delay in filing of some of appeals and petitions is condoned as a result of above settlement to the extent of above appeals and petitions impugned judgment is set aside. Petitions Nos.1876-L, 1877-L, 1883-L, 1885-L to1894-L,1916-L, 1917-L, 1973-L, 2011-L to 2014-L, 2021-L,2046-L, 2111-L, 2112-L, 2191-L, 2220-L, 2232-L, 2498-L, 2512-L, 2720-L, 2813-L, 2858-L and 2931 Dof 2004 are converted into appeals and disposed of with no order as to costs.