IHC disposes of naanbai’s petition following an amicable resolution

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued orders on the petition brought forth by the Naanbais Association regarding the pricing of roti and naan, following an amicable resolution.

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The court had been petitioned by the naanbais association, represented by Barrister Umar Ijaz Gillani, to challenge the set prices of roti at Rs 16 and naan at Rs 20. The petition also sought the release of tandoor owners detained for selling these items at higher prices.

Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri previously instructed the association and the Islamabad deputy commissioner to resolve the matter amicably, Dawn news reported on Friday.

Advocate General (AG) Islamabad Ayyaz Shaukat informed the court that a meeting had been convened by the deputy commissioner, as per the order dated May 10. The meeting included members of the Naanbai Association, the AG, and the petitioner’s counsel. This resulted in the issuance of a notification by the district magistrate of Islamabad on May 14.

According to the new agreement, the price for roti (tandori, 100 grams) in urban areas and sectors of Islamabad has been set at Rs 18, and naan (120 grams) at Rs 22. In rural areas, the prices are Rs 16 for roti (100 grams) and Rs 20 for naan (120 grams).

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Gillani confirmed to the court that the Naanbai Association was satisfied with the newly issued notification, which was agreed upon by all parties involved.

Consequently, Justice Jahangiri ordered the release of the naanbais detained under the Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering and Hoarding Act, 1977 for charging higher rates for roti and naan.