Sukkur Site limited cancels Land allotments, Raising concerns about deposited funds
Dr Abdul Waheed Mastoi
SUKKUR: Sukkur Site Limited’s management has sparked controversy by abruptly canceling the allocation of over 30 acres of leased land designated for industrial use. This move has caused anxieties among individuals who had paid a premium of Rs 20 lakh per acre for plots intended for factory and industry development. Among affected parties are
Muhammad Nadeem, M/S New Subhanullah Oil Mill , M/S Ashnab Rice and Flour Mill ,M/S New Bismillah Oil Mill , M/S NM Food Industries, M/S Gul Rice Mill, M/S Saber Tiles and Ceramic Factory (and 13 others).
The sudden cancellation jeopardizes approximately Rs 6 crore deposited by these account holders as premium payments.
The cancellation stems from a court case filed by Naheed Bibi (owner of Plot No. C-67) and the Assistant Engineer of Sukkur Site Limited. Senior lawyer Shahabuddin Sheikh and affected parties claim the allotment cancellation is illegal and lacks justification. They intend to challenge it in court.
The appointment of a diploma holder as the State Engineer for the past four years allegedly violates Supreme Court orders. This appointment’s legality will also be contested. Overall, the cancellation of land allotments at Sukkur Site Limited has created a tense situation, with concerns regarding financial losses and potential legal ramifications.
