Summary Nominated SC CJ said that provision of pure milk and clean drinking water are primary duties of govt
LAHORE (Dunya News) – A hearing was held in Supreme Court Lahore registry on Tuesday against selling of unhealthy milk in Punjab, reported Dunya News.
The case was heard by Justice Saqib Nisar, the nominated Chief Justice of Pakistan, and Justice Sheikh Azmat Syed. Punjab Food Authority (PFA) had also submitted documents in the court.
Director General (DG) of PFA said that the license of company selling unhealthy milk was cancelled while we are raiding shops to take action against those responsible.
The nominated CJ gave remarks that we will conclude the case of unhealthy milk. PFA DG told that only 5 districts come under the authority which restricts us to carrying out any action outside.
Justice Saqib Nisar stated that we are allowing the PFA to carry out its activing throughout Punjab. He asked the PFA DG to visit all districts in Punjab and take samples for test as a representative of the court.
Moreover, he further said that this case is of great important, we will conclude the case of unhealthy milk as clean water and pure milk are basic necessities of all residents.
The court ordered PFA to take action against unhealthy milk vendors throughout Punjab and submit a report in the coming hearing. The next hearing is scheduled in first week of January, 2017.
