Summary: The petitioner, a Hajj and Umra group organizer, claimed entitlement to a 4% Hajj quota reserved for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) after fulfilling the requisite conditions. However, the Ministry of Religious Affairs did not allocate the quota, allegedly without lawful justification. The petitioner applied for the Hajj Group Organizer quota under a policy set forth by the respondents. His application was not considered due to insufficient marks as per the policy. Aggrieved by the decision, the petitioner filed a representation for reassessment, but the Ministry delayed deciding the matter despite the approaching Hajj operations. ------- Issues: ------- 1) Whether the petitioner was entitled to a decision on his representation for the Hajj Group Organizer quota within a reasonable time. ------- 2) Whether the Ministry of Religious Affairs acted unlawfully by not considering the petitioner's application. ------- Holding/Reasoning/Outcome: The court referenced the precedent set in Dosani Travels vs. Federation of Pakistan ([PLD 2014 SC 1]), highlighting that applications for Hajj quotas must be decided in accordance with the policy and within a reasonable timeframe. The petitioner’s counsel requested that the Ministry be directed to decide on the representation within 15 days. The court deemed the request reasonable and plausible. The court directed Respondent No. 1 (Ministry of Religious Affairs) to decide the petitioner’s pending representation within 15 days and to inform the court through the Registrar. The petition was disposed of accordingly. ------- Citations/Precedents: Dosani Travels vs. Federation of Pakistan ([PLD 2014 SC 1]): Established guidelines for decision-making in Hajj quota allocations and highlighted the importance of timely resolution of such matters.

Summary: Jurisdiction of High Court in FATA....Article 247 of the Constitution...Tricaotomy of Power among the three organs of the state.

Summary: Arts. 199,246 & 247(7) Constitution of Pakistan, 1973.Offence committed in FATA, Proceedings conducted under FCR,bars on jurisdiction of Supreme Court & High Courts.

Summary: Art. 199 Constitution of Pakistan, 1973.Educational institution.Reserved seat for FATA, IN/OUT quota, Object and scope.

Summary: Art. 247 (7) Constitution of Pakistan. O. VII, R.10 C.P. S. 54 S.R Act. Jurisdiction of Courts pertains to matter hailing from tribal Areas.