Former chief minister of Punjab Usman Buzdar on Friday again approached the Lahore High Court against non-provision of security and perks by the provincial government.
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Buzdar filed a civil miscellaneous application in his main petition already pending with the court on same issue.
Advocate Azhar Siddique, the counsel for Buzdar, contended in the application that the petitioner being the former chief minister was entitled to perks and privileges under section 21-A of the Punjab Ministers (Salaries, Allowances and Privileges) Act 1975.
However, he said despite a requisition given to the government the petitioner was being treated in a discriminatory manner.
He said the vehicles provided to the petitioner under the head of security were malfunctioned and defective.
He said the government also refused to provide police personnel and other perks the petitioner had a right to have under the law.
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He asked the court to order the government to act in accordance with law and protect the rights of the petitioner.
Buzdar had initially approached the LHC Multan seat for the provision of perks and privileges of a former chief minister. Later, on his request, the chief justice transferred the petition to Lahore principal seat.
