Islamabad: The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan on Wednesday directed the Pakistan Railways (PR) to finish the feasibility report concerned with future Royal Palm Golf & Country Club projects — and to render them more public-oriented, a news source reported.
As per the publication, Justice Umar Atta Bandial headed a three-member bench, which conducted the hearing regarding the Royal Palm Golf & Country Club’s case. PR submitted a report, detailing proposals for projects, including the suggestion that the project should be leased for the building of apartments.
Barrister Syed Ali Zafar represented Mainland Husnain Pakistan Limited, which was previously responsible for the management of Royal Palm Golf & Country Club. Barrister Zafar informed the bench that PR had closed the project altogether due to the COVID-19 crisis. He also argued that PR could not be permitted to let a green space turn into a concrete block.
Justice Bandial observed that the decisions would be made as per the feasibility reports prepared by experts and that the authorities concerned had to ensure that the future development of the project would be more public-oriented. The future biddings regarding the project will consider the needs of the public and all stakeholders and parties are permitted to file replies to the report submitted by consultants, he added.
