Citation Name: 2025 YLR 137 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDHBookmark this Case Syed Najeebuddin Ahmed vs Federation of Pakistan through the Secretary, Ministry of Energy (Power Division) Ss — 2025 YLR 137 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

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Citation: 2025 YLR 137 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH
Court: Sindh High Court
Year: 2025
Reporter: YLR
Parties: Citation Name: 2025 YLR 137 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDHBookmark this Case Syed Najeebuddin Ahmed vs Federation of Pakistan through the Secretary, Ministry of Energy (Power Division) Ss
Subject matter: Constitutional

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Citation Name: 2025 YLR 137 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDHBookmark this Case Syed Najeebuddin Ahmed VS Federation of Pakistan through the Secretary, Ministry of Energy (Power Division) Ss. 100, 103 & 141---Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (Collection of Municipal Utility Charges and Tax) Rules, 2002---Municipal and utility charges tax, collection of---Petitioners assailed charging of municipal and utility charges in electricity bills---Contention of respondent / Mayor Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) was that they intended to establish a committee, inclusive of representatives from all political parties, which was tasked with deliberating resolution/dispute, which would be presented to the Council---Following observance of due legislative process, the Council would then proceed accordingly---Respondent / Mayor contended that they after examining number of units in electricity bills and, up to 300 units would extend relief to common man living below the standard life, who could not afford more financial burden---Respondent / Mayor contended that such exercise would be completed within three months---High Court declined to interfere in the matter in view of the contentions of respondent / Mayor---High Court directed KMC to proceed with its actions in compliance with applicable law and any Resolutions or Notifications issued by KMC would be considered provisional and subject to final determination---Constitutional petition was disposed of accordingly.

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