Islamabad:
Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani from Islamabad High Court (IHC) has highlighted the question of monetary corruption in various institutions, including the judiciary, and noted that he knows exactly which of the “our judges” are corrupt.
“I know exactly how money is collected in institutions. Doesn’t the Deputy Commissioner know who among his staff is corrupt?
“Even the courts are part of this corrupt system. I know which of our judges are involved. If they had authority, they would legalize bribes,” said senior Puisne judge in IHC while hearing a case related to the recruitment of Patwaris – the country’s record officers.
During the hearing, justice Kayani expressed strong dissatisfaction with the district administration over non -compliance with the court’s order on the recruitment of Patwaris in vacant positions in the federal capital.
A report containing details of alleged corruption and bribery in Patwar offices was submitted to the court. Justice Kayani commented that he had seen the report and lamented the current situation.
The report said Patwaris had appointed personal officials and was involved in taking bribes and participating in corruption. The state’s lawyer assured the court that all questions would be resolved.
The judge declared that the court had issued an order for price provision in a land transaction case, but it has not been carried out. He asked why the Chief Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad did not enforce the court’s order.
“The Deputy Commissioner is part of this system and I am fully aware of what is going on all day. I can call both Chief Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner to court and teach them the law in two minutes.”
The judge warned that if his order was not completed at the next hearing, Deputy Commissioner and Chief Commissioner would show up to court.
“I refrain from issuing a strict order today based on your insurance,” Justice Kayani told the State Attorney. The court then corrected the implementation of its order and postponed the hearing until Monday.
