SC irked at illegal constructions
Orders demolition of Royal Park Residency, suspension of shopping mall project
Supreme Court of Pakistan. PHOTO: AFP
KARACHI:
Hearing the case pertaining to payment of compensation to the affected residents of Royal Park Residency on Wednesday, the Supreme Court directed the relevant authorities to immediately take over the Creek Side Shopping Mall project and complete the demolition of Royal Park Residency within a month.
Where did the owners of Royal Park Residency flee to when they have other projects in Karachi, inquired the bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed.
The counsel representing the affected residents informed the court that one of the partners of the residential project is in London and the other is in Dubai. He further informed the court that another project of theirs - the Creek Side Shopping Mall - is being constructed in Defence Housing Authority.