FCC ruling puts onus of illegal construction on Sindh govt
The Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that the Supreme Court overstepped its authority in ordering citywide demolitions in Karachi, such as the Nasla Tower. The decision shifts the responsibility for regulating illegal construction back to the Sindh government and local building authorities.
Why it matters
This ruling clarifies the separation of powers between the judiciary and provincial government regarding urban planning and property rights.
This file photo shows the 15-storey Nasla Tower in Karachi, that was later demolished following orders by the Supreme Court. — Online/File comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source • Senior lawyers agree with Federal Constitutional Court that SC had overstepped its domain by ordering a citywide demolition drive • Say verdict binds provincial govt to regulate and preserve public amenities for future generations
A DAY after the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) verdict recalling some Supreme Court orders that led to the demolition of the 15-storey Nasla Tower , senior lawyers and constitutional experts endorsed the FCC’s stance that the apex court had overstepped its domain, but caution that the fresh decision now puts the onus on the Sindh government and Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) to prevent illegal construction on amenity plots.
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