ISLAMABAD, Dec 02 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday disposed of a petition seeking formation of a separate legislati
ve assembly of Islamabad.
The
court observed that the federal government could initiate a consultation process with all stakeholders including the political parties regarding the matter. A constitutional amendment could be introduced in light of the recommendations of the consultation process.
The
court, however, said that it is a settled principle that the
court couldn’t force the legislators to make any law.
Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani of IHC passed an order on a petition moved by Barrister Yawar Gardezi regarding the matter.
The
court said that it is necessary to form Islamabad’s legislati
ve assembly for the protection of the rights of citizens of the federal capital like other provinces which are independent in making their laws.
It said that the law ministry had objected that the
court couldn’t issue directions in this case. The consensus among the political parties in the Parliament is necessary, it added.
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