If there will be  housing society of IB  then who  competes it: CJP

ISLAMABAD (Online):  Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial has remarked if there will be  housing society of IB then who  competes it.

The CJP gave these remarks while presiding over a 3-member bench of SC   during hearing of Housing societies forensic audit  case here Friday.

He further observed  “we have reviewed FIA report. As per report loss of Rs 175 billions occurred. An overall estimate was given in the report but no explanation was sought from the housing societies.

Justice Athar Minallah remarked  how can FIA use its name in private business. Is it not clash of interests.

He further remarked grave allegations of illegal  occupation of land have been leveled against FIA. IB too is apparently involved  in illegal possession of land.  The job of these institutions is serving people and not running housing societies.

The CJP  remarked if there will be  housing society of IB  then who l competesit.  The matter of government institutions housing societies is not before us.  Therefore,  a suo moto notice can be taken on this matter separately. We see it either we have to take suo moto notice or otherwise.

CJP remarked it will be better some application comes before us. We are cautious in taking suo moto notice because suo  moto notice is aimed at protecting public interest.

The court adjourned the hearing of the case for indefinite period.