Margalla Hills National Park
Coverage of Margalla Hills National Park in the Nexus archive.
- FCC terms SC, IHC decisions on demolition of restaurants in Margalla Hills ‘grave miscarriage of justice’
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) overturned earlier Supreme Court (SC) and Islamabad High Court (IHC) decisions that led to the demolition of Monal Restaurant and other establishments in Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP), calling it a 'grave miscarriage of justice'. The FCC ruled that the closure of these restaurants violated the Islamabad Wildlife Ordinance of 1979 and transferred administrative authority of the park to the Capital Development Authority (CDA).
- FCC sets aside SC judgment that allowed demolition of restaurants in Margalla Hills National Park
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) overturned a Supreme Court (SC) ruling that allowed the demolition of Monal Group's restaurants and Gloria Jeans in Margalla Hills National Park. The FCC directed trial courts to resolve ownership disputes, while administrative matters will be handled by regulatory bodies.
- MHNP: conservation vs absolutism
The article discusses the debate over Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) between conservationists advocating for a ban on commercial activity and those supporting regulated recreation and tourism. It highlights global examples like Yosemite and Yellowstone, showing that successful conservation can coexist with managed tourism through zoning and strict regulations.
- FCC questions SC judgment ordering demolition of restaurants in Margalla Hills National Park
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) questioned a 2024 Supreme Court (SC) judgment ordering the demolition of restaurants in Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP), including Monal, La Montana, and Gloria Jeans. The FCC reviewed a petition by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) challenging the SC's decision to protect the park's biodiversity, while the federal government argued the judgment was unsustainable due to similar structures in the area.