Apropos our news item published on March 7, IHC declares Khawar Mumtaz ineligible for NCSW chairperson post, it is clarified that the news report gave the impression that the appointment of Chairperson NCSW was declared “null and void” by Islamabad High Court. This contrary to the facts. Nor has she been declared “ineligible”.
The IHC judgment says: “I allow this petition with a heavy heart because Ms. Mumtaz’s appointment is set aside for no fault of hers. Her qualifications and ability to be appointed as a Chairperson of NCSW were not questioned. All acts performed and decisions taken by Ms. Mumtaz while holding the said office are saved under de facto doctrine. She will be considered along with the other contestants already found suitable by respondent No. 1 for the position of the Chairperson NCSW.” Honourable Judge of Islamabad High Court in his judgement (W.P. No. 3766/2016) para 43.
Daily Times has further learnt that the Intra Court Appeal challenging this decision is sub judice.
Published in Daily Times, March 16th 2018.
