Karachi-On Friday, the Sindh High Court granted interim relief to K-Electric CEO Moonis Alvi by suspending the provincial ombudsman’s decision ordering his removal over a workplace harassment complaint. The court agreed to hear Alvi’s petition challenging the ombudsman’s ruling and instructed him to deposit Rs2.5 million with the court as part of the proceedings. Notices were issued to the provincial ombudsman, the complainant, and other relevant parties, with responses due by August 8.
In his petition, Alvi contended that the decision was unlawful, arguing that jurisdiction in the matter lies with the federal ombudsman, given K-Electric’s operations span across multiple provinces including Karachi, Lasbela, Hub, and Winder.
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The law of the federation applies in Sindh in such cases. The creation of a provincial ombudsman in this matter is not valid,” Alvi’s lawyer said, adding that the decision was illegal and lacked legal standing.
The court questioned the basis of the jurisdictional claim and asked the petitioner’s lawyer to clarify how this case falls under the Federal Ombudsman. The lawyer reiterated that since K-Electric’s operations extend beyond Sindh, the federal body is the correct forum for such complaints.
The court, after hearing initial arguments, opted to temporarily halt the implementation of the ombudsman’s ruling, pending further legal examination. It scheduled the next hearing for August 8, when responses from all parties will be considered
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