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Case Name and Number: G.K. Project Case, Writ Petition No. 5495/2004
Parties: ASK & another vs. Government & others
Court: High Court Division of the Supreme Court
Judges: Justice Md. Awlad Ali, Justice A. F. M. Abdur Rahman
ASK’s Role: Petitioner
Conducting Lawyer: Dr. Naim Ahmed
Subject Matter: This case was filed against the misuse of public fund (Tk 1000 million) in the name of purchasing irrigation pumps for Ganga Kapotakkha Irrigation Project (G.K. Project) in Jessore district without following proper procedure.
Court’s Response: The Court issued a rule nisi on October 04, 2004 upon the government as to why the procedure taken for purchasing the pumps should not be declared illegal and without lawful authority.
Current Status: The case is pending for final hearing.
ASK Contact: Abu Obaidur Rahman, Senior Coordinator, Legal Advocacy & Policy Reform Unit. Email:ask@citechco.net