Sukkur (Danish Rajput) A hearing was held at the Sindh High Court Bench regarding the removal of illegal occupation from Labor Colony Flats.On the court’s summons, Assistant Commissioner New Sukkur Waseem Ahmed Mahar (representing DC Sukkur), Director of Workers Welfare Board Zahid Hakro, and other government officials appeared before the bench comprising Justice Muhammad Saleem Jessar and Justice Riaz Ali Sahar.
The petitioner Muhammad Shehzad’s counsel, Advocate Wajid Ali Sheikh, argued that 1024 Labor Colony Flats were built by the Sindh Government for the accommodation of factory laborers. However, most of these flats are under illegal occupation, causing distress to the laborers. He requested the court to vacate 443 illegally occupied flats and allocate them to workers employed in industries and factories.He further stated that allottees who are legally residing in the colony have been deprived of electricity and gas connections. He appealed to the court to order the restoration of these essential utilities.During the proceedings, the representative of DC Sukkur submitted a report regarding the removal of encroachments. However, the petitioner’s lawyer objected to the report presented by the Assistant Commissioner, stating it was inaccurate.
The court directed the petitioner’s counsel to file all objections by August 7 and adjourned the hearing.
Meanwhile, Assistant Commissioner New Sukkur Waseem Ahmed Mahar,while speaking to the media,stated that 581 flats in the Labor Colony have been allotted to laborers. In compliance with court orders,58 flats were vacated by July 14.Further action will be taken to remove illegal occupants from the remaining flats.