A resident of Chakwal District has reportedly spent Rs. 35,000 in a bid to avoid a traffic violation ticket worth Rs. 300 that was issued by the National Highway & Motorway Police (NHMP).
The offender, Mohammad Noman Awan, was stopped by the on-duty traffic personnel for using unregistered/duplicate number plates on his car.
The reprobate has sought the assistance of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to get the violation rescinded.
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Awan has petitioned the IHC on the grounds that the Motorway Ordinance has not stated that adorning duplicate number plates is illegal. His counsel, Advocate Saad Bin Safdar, spoke to the media about the case, and remarked that “it isn’t a matter of Rs. 300 but it involved a substantial question of law”.
He stated,
Under the Motor Vehicle Ordinance 1956, only Motor Vehicle Registration Authority issues specific registration number plates that are computerized and of similar size and shape. For the motorists plying their vehicles in Punjab it is mandatory to use these plates on their vehicles. However, since Motorway falls under federal government’s jurisdiction, Punjab’s or any other province’s laws don’t apply there.
Advocate Safdar also mentioned that the National Highway & Safety Ordinance 2000, does not obligate the Motorway Police to regulate traffic and administer violation tickets at the same time.
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Meanwhile, the petitioner has spent over Rs. 35,000 for counsel, travel expenses, and court fees.
The presiding judge, Justice Babar Sattar, has issued notices to the NHMP Inspector General for him to submit his response by 29 April.
Its a matter of principle,,,, the outcome of this case will facilitate future possible challans and set jurisdiction of the Motorway Police. Kudos to this dude !!!!
There are no principles in pakistan
Absolutely, the courts in this country have acted as puppets when challenged by certain “men” in power. Jis ke lathi, uski bhains.
100%
If he wins his case, then his lawyer fee or any other expenses related to this case should be refunded by the motorway police.
asool ke baaat kr rha banda. salam ha issay. hum hr jaga ghulam mentality k ho gae hain. SEAT pr baithay banday nay jo keh dia wohi krna ha. ussay pocho k bhai kiss asool sy kis law sy aur yakeen mano uss k pass jawab he ho ga. wapda walay ap k meter nhe lay sktay sirf electricity cut kr sktay wo bhe proper notifications (gee haan notifications) k baad. Traffic wala ap ke car k documents ya ap ka cnic nhe rakh skta. hum sochtay hain k chalo kuch nhe hota pr asool to asool ha.
Interesting case! Hope to see it conclude to logical conclusion against challan.
If he wins his case, then his lawyer fee or any other expenses related to this case should be refunded by the motorway police….