Karachi: The case regarding the removal of K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi on charges of harassment took a significant turn as the Sindh High Court (SHC) heard arguments from both sides on Thursday.
The proceedings were initiated on a petition filed by the provincial ombudsman, who had earlier ordered Alvi’s removal. During the hearing, lawyers for both parties traded accusations of misrepresentation.
Barrister Ayaz Memon, counsel for the K-Electric chief, argued that the complainant’s lawyer had previously told the Governor’s House that the matter was sub judice, which led to a delay in the Governor’s hearing of the appeal. He maintained that K-Electric, being an inter-provincial entity, does not fall under the jurisdiction of the provincial ombudsman.
The complainant’s lawyer, however, denied the allegation, insisting that the case should be decided by the High Court rather than the Governor. He further argued that Alvi’s application was inadmissible since his appeal was already pending before the Sindh Governor.
Justice Iqbal Kalhoro observed that the ombudsman’s ruling could potentially be declared void and suggested that the Governor be directed to decide the appeal within a fixed timeframe. However, the complainant’s lawyer opposed this proposal.
After hearing arguments, the court extended its interim order suspending the ombudsman’s directive to remove the CEO and adjourned proceedings for four weeks.
