The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has set aside the previous order that directed the demolition of Monal Restaurant located at Pir Sohawa, Islamabad, following appeals submitted by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Metropolitan Corporation.
The court restored the ownership-related dispute to the relevant trial courts, instructing them to independently review and decide the pending cases as soon as possible.
The FCC clarified that administrative matters related to regulatory decisions should be handled by the appropriate authorities according to legal procedures.
During the hearing, the bench stated that the decision was reached after a detailed review of the case and was based strictly on legal principles rather than external considerations.
The development marks another significant stage in the long-running legal dispute surrounding one of Islamabad’s most recognized landmarks. The final outcome will depend on the decisions of the relevant trial courts handling the ownership matters.
Key Points:
- FCC set aside the earlier demolition order of Monal Restaurant.
- Ownership dispute returned to trial courts.
- Courts directed to decide pending cases independently.
- Administrative matters to be handled by regulatory authorities.
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