CJP questions restoration of LG Ordinance 1979

CJP questions restoration of LG Ordinance 1979
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Summary The chief justice said the restoration of the law raised legal questions which were arguable.

 

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that Local Government Ordinance 1979 had been annulled and questioned how it could be restored.

 

A three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry resumed hearing of a petition against Sindh Local Government Act.

 

The bench issued notice to Attorney General Iran Qadir to argue over the article 140-A and 264.

 

Later, the case hearing was adjourned for indefinite period of time.