SHC reserves verdict in Arif Alvi housing case

The Sindh High Court has reserved its decision on a petition filed by former President Arif Alvi over the non-provision of a house that was allotted to him after he completed his term in office.

Dr Arif Alvi, the petitioner, maintains that he is entitled to official residential accommodation as a former president and that the house allotted to him should be handed over to him.

According to the petition, the house was allotted to Alvi after the completion of his tenure as president. However, he has yet to obtain possession of the property, leading him to approach the Sindh High Court for relief.

During the proceedings, Alvi’s position was that the residence had been allotted to him in his capacity as a former president and that he should be allowed to take possession of it in accordance with the relevant arrangements.

The dispute concerns a house located in Bath Island, Karachi. Alvi has claimed that the property allotted to him is currently occupied by a former Customs employee.

The former Customs employee, however, has disputed Alvi’s claim and maintained that the house was legally allotted to him. He has reportedly relied on an official letter from the Ministry of Law concerning his occupancy of the property.

According to the former employee, the Ministry of Law has informed him that he would have to vacate the residence after reaching the age of 60. He has also argued that Alvi already owns several houses and therefore does not require the disputed residence.

The competing claims have resulted in a dispute over possession of the property and the validity of the respective allotments. The Sindh High Court heard the arguments and subsequently reserved its verdict on the petition.