ORDER SHEET

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SINDH, CIRCUIT COURT, LARKANA.

Constt: Pett: No. D- 03 of 2014.

Date                           Order with signature of judge.

1.For  orders on office objection as flag A.

2.For Katcha Peshi.

3. For orders on M.A No.32/2014.                           

13.02.2014.

                        Mr.  Rashid Mustafa Solangi, advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Mohammad Ashiq Dhamrah, advocate for the respondent No.3.

Mr. Ali Raza Pathan, advocate  a/w respondent No.10 Ghulam Hussain, Station Master, Railway Station, Larkana. 

Mr. Mushtaque Ahme Kourejo, Standing Counsel for D.A.G.

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            After arguing  the matter at some length, learned counsel for the petitioner  submits that the petitioner will be satisfied  and will not press  the instant petition provided  the respondents may be directed not to disturb  the existing  taxi stand  whereas  the members of the petitioner’s union may be provided some accommodation for the purposes of waiting and relaxing of the  petitioner’s members i.e. private taxi drivers during their stay at the taxi stand. 

            Ghulam Hussain, the Station Master,  Railway Station, Larkana is present in Court   and states   that presently  respondents are not willing to disturb the taxi stand which is constructed on Railway’s land, nor to dislodge  the private taxi drivers  however, he submits  that  said taxi stand  will be given  to successful bidder in open auction  which is scheduled to be held on 17.02.2014, whereas  petitioner   is at  liberty to participate  in such open auction.    It is further  stated that as regards  their claim for further accommodation for the purposes of labour hall  or room for waiting and relaxing during working hours, they may approach the D.S Railway Sukkur who will consider their request in accordance with the law keeping in view the availability of such accommodation near taxi stand.

             In view of  hereinabove, petition  stands disposed of.  Respondents may auction  the subject taxi stand after  complying with all codal formalities whereas the petitioner is at  liberty to participate in such open auction.  Petitioner may also approach  the D.S Railway, Sukkur with regard  to any other  claim regarding  accommodation for the purpose of waiting and relaxing by the private taxi drivers during working hours near existing taxi stand, which may be permissible under the law and rules and the D.S Railway, Sukkur may consider the same as per law.

JUDGE

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