Appointment of retired official as Capital Development Authority's member estate challenged before IHC

The appointment of retired civil servant Mohammad Zaman Wattoo as member estate of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has been challenged before the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The federal government and the civic body have requested time to submit their comments on the petition filed by Khalid Mehmood through Barrister Qasim Abbasi.

CDA counsel argued that Wattoo could not be reappointed under Section 14 of the Civil Servants Act, 1973, as he is a retired official, and his qualifications did not meet the requirements for the position. However, CDA counsel also presented Wattoo's distinguished administrative career and his relevant experience in various roles, including serving as a member of the Board of Revenue Punjab, secretary Prosecution, and secretary Food.

They also highlighted his work on land grabbing and fraudulent allotments in the federal capital, suggesting that the petition might have been filed due to his actions. The court adjourned the proceedings and directed the respondents to submit their comments on the petition.

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