Sindh High Court Orders Removal of Illegal Food Street on Service Road
Karachi — The Sindh High Court has directed the immediate removal of an illegal food street operating on a major service road in Karachi.A division bench comprising Justice Muhammad Jamil Usman and Justice Adnan Iqbal Chaudhry passed the order during the hearing of a petition. The petitioner argued that the unauthorized food street was severely…
Karachi — The Sindh High Court has directed the immediate removal of an illegal food street operating on a major service road in Karachi.
A division bench comprising Justice Muhammad Jamil Usman and Justice Adnan Iqbal Chaudhry passed the order during the hearing of a petition. The petitioner argued that the unauthorized food street was severely disrupting traffic flow, causing inconvenience to pedestrians, and illegally encroaching upon government land meant for public use.
The petition had named the following as respondents:
Local Government & Housing Town Planning Department, Sindh
Town Administrator, Korangi Town
Deputy Commissioner, Korangi
Administrator, Korangi Town
Other relevant authorities and officials
In its short order, the court clearly stated:
A service road is designated for public use and cannot be used for any commercial activity or illegal encroachment.
The illegal food street is seriously affecting public convenience, traffic movement, and pedestrian access.
The relevant authorities are directed to immediately remove the unauthorized food street and restore the service road to its original intended purpose.
The court also instructed the concerned officials to submit a compliance report regarding the implementation of this order.
This decision is being seen as a significant relief for residents of Korangi and surrounding areas who have long faced traffic congestion, cleanliness issues, and road obstruction due to the illegal food street.
The high court’s ruling serves as a clear message against illegal commercial encroachments on public roads and service areas across the city.
