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KARACHI: In accordance with directives of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Karachi Commissioner has sent a notice over illegal construction on the premises of the Karachi Gymkhana.
Karachi Commissioner Iftikhar Shalwani has instructed Karachi Gymkhana President to halt all construction work immediately. The commissioner said the construction is in violation of building rules and regulations regarding heritage sites.
The commissioner warned that legal action will be taken in accordance with the law if the construction is not stopped forthwith. The deputy commissioner has also been instructed to stop all illegal construction at the Gymkhana.
Earlier on Monday, the Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed had granted a stay order against constructions on the premises of Karachi Gymkhana by suspending an order issued earlier by the Sindh High Court.
The SHC had allowed the gymkhana to continue construction work and restrained the commissioner and other authorities from intervening. The SHC order was challenged in the apex court.
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