Muhammad Rameez vs Province of Punjab art — 2026 MLD 700 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

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Muhammad Rameez VS Province of Punjab art. 199---Constitutional petition---Forestation---Ecological sustainability---Environmental protection---Petitioner was aggrieved of cutting of trees in the area of Takht Pari forest---Held: Immediate apprehension raised by petitioner regarding illegal cutting of trees was duly addressed by concerned authorities and necessary steps were taken for protection and restoration of the Forest---High Court declined to adjudicate any further on disputed facts---High Court directed Forest Department of Government of Punjab and all other authorities to continue to ensure that no illegal cutting, burning or damage would be caused to trees and forest land of Takht Pari Forest---High Court further directed forest authorities to maintain and strengthen existing protective measures, including fencing, patrolling, monitoring of forest area and ensuring uninterrupted water supply for newly planted trees / saplings---High Court also directed the authorities that plantation and afforestation activities initiated under Chief Minister's initiative "Plant for Pakistan" should be continued in accordance with the approved PC-1 and relevant policy and all possible efforts should be made to restore the degraded forest land---High Court further directed the concerned authorities to also ensure that forest land would be protected from encroachments and any unlawful encroachment, if found would be dealt with strictly in accordance with law--- High Court also directed district administration and other concerned departments to extend full cooperation to Forest Department in order to safeguard Takht Pari forest and preserve its ecological value--- Constitutional petition was disposed of accordingly.

Muhammad Rameez vs Province of Punjab art — 2026 MLD 700 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

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