Federal Constitutional Court shifts to FSC building

The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), established under the 27th Constitutional Amendment, was officially shifted to its permanent premises in the Federal Shariat Court (FSC) building in Islamabad on Monday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan inaugurated the new building. Other FCC judges were present at the ceremony. Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan also attended.

Three benches of the FCC have already started hearing cases at the new location. A three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Khan, is currently handling super tax cases.

The FSC building was renovated for several weeks to accommodate the FCC. After the move, the Federal Shariat Court will now operate from the Islamabad High Court building.

Since its formation on November 18, the FCC had been operating at temporary arrangements at the IHC. The relocation to permanent premises was part of the original plan. However, it was delayed due to objections raised by some judges of the Federal Shariat Court.

Reporter Amanat Gishkori