SC wants probe into delay in restoration of local bodies’ institutions in Punjab

SC wants probe into delay in restoration of local bodies’ institutions in Punjab

Islamabad (Web Desk): The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday decided to launch investigation into delay of restoration of the local bodies institutions in Punjab.

According to details, a two-judge bench led by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Gulzar Ahmad heard the case regarding delay in restoration of local bodies system in Punjab.

The CJP remarked that the concerned officials involved in the delay of local bodies should be brought to justice.

The apex court summoned the certified copies of the Lahore High Court verdicts on the case.

The court also sought the written statements of the Punjab government submitted to the high court in this regard.

The SC bench directed the Punjab chief secretary, former Punjab chief secretary, and secretary local government to appear personally on the next hearing and adjourned the case for 15 days.