IHC seeks ordinance copy in Chairman CDA appointment case

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday sought a copy of the new CDA Ordinance and adjourned the case regarding the appointment of Mayor Islamabad Sheikh Anser Aziz as Chairman CDA till May 15.

A divisional bench of IHC comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhter Kiyani heard the three identical petitions, including a case filed by Anser Aziz challenging single member bench verdict removing him from the post of Chairman CDA.

During the course of proceeding, the counsel for Aziz, Sardar Taimoor Aslam Advocate contended that a political personality was eligible for the slot of chairman CDA under the new ordinance.

The bench asked the Deputy Attorney General (DAG) if he had a copy of the new CDA Ordinance. The DAG replied that the copy would be submitted on next date of hearing. On which the court adjourned the case till May 15.