KARACHI, March 19: Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali of the Sindh High Court issued notice to a builder for March 28 in a suit for specific performance, possession, permanent injunction and damages.

Mrs Suraiya Jatoi, wife of Advocate Z. K. Jatoi, submitted through her counsel, Khalid Hameed and Liaqat Ali Khaskheli, that she contracted to buy an apartment in the Greenbelt Residence. In accordance with the terms of the agreement, she paid Rs3.5 million out of the total price of Rs5 million by March 2004. The balance amounting to Rs1.5 million was to be paid by August 31, 2004, by which date the builder was bound to complete finishing of the apartment and deliver her its possession. When she went to the builder’s office to pay the balance and take possession of the apartment, he started making excuses. Despite her persistent demands, he remained unwilling to accept the balance and deliver possession.

The plaintiff requested the court to direct the builder to perform his part of the contract and transfer possession of the apartment. She sought an injunction to restrain the builder from transferring the property to a third party. She also sought damages for the mental torture and financial loss suffered by her.

CUSTODY EXTENDED: Justice Mrs Qaiser Iqbal, Officiating Administrative Judge for Anti-terrorism Courts of the Karachi Division, extended jail custody of an accused, Hammad Naqvi, in the murder case of Maulana Atiq till March 26. He is alleged to have been involved in a number of sectarian killing cases.