Judicial Water & Environment Commission
Formulation of Judicial Water Commission
The Honorable Court established the Judicial Water Commission in its order dated 15-02-2019 in W.P. No. 227807/2018 titled ‘Haroon Farooq Vs G.O.P. etc.’ The relevant part of the order is reproduced as follows:
“That the Commission is being appointed by this Court and for all intent is the nominee of this Court and exercises powers conferred by Rules 16 and 17 of Order XXVI CPC. It is also directed in terms of Rule 18 that the parties shall appear before the Commission. In the compilation of its report, all officers and departments of the Government of the Punjab shall act in aid of the Commission as if the directions have been issued by this Court.”
Enhance the Power of Judicial Water Commission
The Honorable Court established the Judicial Water Commission in its order dated 05-09-2019 in W.P. No. 227807/2018 titled ‘Haroon Farooq Vs G.O.P. etc.’ The relevant part of the order is reproduced as follows:
“It is made clear that any action being taken by the Water Commission is on the directions issued by this Court and shall be deemed to be in pursuance to such directions. Therefore it is reiterated that all public officers and functionaries in the Province of Punjab ought to extend full cooperation to the Water Commission in the fulfillment and discharge of its duties.”
Formulation of Judicial Environment Commission
The Honorable Court established the Judicial Water Commission in its order dated 31-10-2019 in W.P. No. 227807/2018 titled ‘Haroon Farooq Vs G.O.P. etc.’ The relevant part of the order is reproduced as follows:
“The proceedings in this Court today have convinced this Court that it is imperative to put in place certain measures for dealing with the issue of pollution which has assumed alarming proportions in the recent days. It is likely to worsen in the coming days and must be dealt with on emergency basis. For the purpose, the Commission appointed by this Court is also designated as the Environmental Commission. It is directed that all departments of the Govt. of the Punjab shall render proper assistance to the Commission in the discharge of its functions and all proceedings taken by the Commission shall be deemed to have been authorized by this Court. The Commission shall take all measures which are imperative for putting a stop to further contribution to pollution being cause to the atmosphere of Lahore”.
Honorable Members and its Team
Honorable Member Judicial Water & Environment Commission
Honorable Member Judicial Water & Environment Commission
Secretary Incharge Judicial Water & Environment Commission
