Construction Dispute and Municipal Correspondence of M.A. Jinnah (1941-1943)

Sub title : Featuring Final Settlement with Gannon Dunkerley & Co. and Bombay Municipality Tax Documents

Subject: Construction Dispute Resolution | Property Maintenance | Audit of Dawn Weekly Newspaper.

Date of publication: 1943

Language: English

Page: 48 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27392

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah — Gannon Dunkerley & Co. — Construction Dispute | Water Leakage — Bombay Municipality | Municipal Tax — Vehicle Tax — Dawn Weekly — Audit Report — 1941-1943.

Abstract: This collection documents the final settlement of construction issues between M.A. Jinnah and contractors Gannon Dunkerley & Co. regarding his Mount Pleasant Road bungalow, including agreements on leakages and defective materials. It also includes Bombay Municipality bills for water meter hire and vehicle taxes (1942-1943), and an audit report of the Dawn Weekly newspaper accounts (1941-1942) highlighting accounting irregularities.

Description: This archive reveals M.A. Jinnah's persistent efforts to resolve construction defects in his Bombay residence, showing his attention to detail in matters ranging from water leakages to woodwork finishes. The municipal tax documents demonstrate his compliance with civic obligations while the Dawn Weekly audit provides insight into his involvement with media publications. These records showcase Jinnah's multifaceted responsibilities as a property owner and public figure during the war years, combining personal property management with broader organizational oversight. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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