LHC seeks explanation for scheduling by-elections before 60 days

 LHC seeks explanation for scheduling by-elections before 60 days
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Summary LHC has sought an explanation from CEC for scheduling by-election before time.

Lahore High Court (LHC) has served a notice to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) seeking an explanation for scheduling by-election before 60 days.During the hearing, the petitioner said that the Chief Election Commissioner issued a schedule for conducting by-election in two constituencies of D.G. Khan before completing the time for new by-election. He said the CEC has taken an illegal and unconstitutional step. The judge issued a notice to the Chief Election Commissioner and approved the petition for further proceeding.