LEGAL
The recent removal of Hazim Bangwar, the former Assistant Commissioner of Nazimabad, has shed light on tensions within the Sindh government regarding the enforcement of a court order. Sources reveal that Bangwar was dismissed following his efforts to implement a ruling from the Sindh High Court, which directed certain government officers to vacate their official residences.
According to reports, Bangwar took decisive action by sending a letter to Deputy Secretaries Zahid Jamika and Fatima Ahmed, instructing them to vacate the official residence located within the Commissioner’s Karachi compound. This directive stemmed from a clear order issued by the Sindh High Court and the Commissioner of Karachi, which stipulated that the residence in question should be reserved exclusively for officers of the Commissioner’s Office.
The situation escalated when Bangwar’s actions were met with resistance from the officers involved. In response, the Commissioner of Karachi issued further instructions to the Deputy Commissioner of South, urging compliance with the court order and ensuring that the residence was vacated.
In light of these developments, Hazim Bangwar was subsequently removed from his post as Assistant Commissioner. A notification has been issued directing him to report to the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD). The decision to remove Bangwar appears to reflect the contentious nature of enforcing court orders within the bureaucracy and the challenges faced by officials attempting to uphold judicial rulings.
As the situation continues to unfold, it raises questions about the autonomy of public servants in the face of governmental pressures and the implications for judicial authority in administrative matters.