The Supreme Court has ordered the demolition of over 35 wedding halls on Korangi Road after determining that these structures were built on land meant for residential purposes.
The court dismissed two applications moved by the owners of the wedding halls, situated near Korangi Crossing, against its earlier orders and ruled that the land was liable to be reverted back to its original residential use.
In October 2020, the owners, who claimed to be the bona fide purchasers of the land, received a common notice to vacate the marriage halls as the same were illegally constructed.
The administrative committee of the apex court headed by then CJP in its meeting held on Oct 17, 2020 had, inter alia, directed the commissioner to demolish the illegal wedding halls and thereafter, the applicants filed a suit in the high court and later approached the Supreme Court, today’s order recounted.
