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PESHAWAR, Oct 21 (APP): The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday sought response from the provincial government regarding the case related to the establishment of a Shamshan Ghat (cremation ground) in the provincial capital.
The hearing was conducted by a two-member bench headed by Justice Syed Arshad Ali.
During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel informed the court that land in Kheshgi Bala has been identified for the construction of the cremation ground and that the identified land belongs to the Tourism Department.
He further stated that a request has also been submitted for the provision of a bus route to the cremation site.
Justice Syed Arshad Ali questioned how the approval would be granted when “there is currently no cabinet in place.” Responding to this, Baba Gurpal Singh, the petitioner and a member of the provincial assembly on a minority seat, clarified that he is a member of the opposition.
The bench remarked that since there is no cabinet, approval cannot be given immediately and a date cannot be fixed before a month.
Subsequently, the court adjourned the hearing until December 3, directing the government to submit its response before the next session.