Summary If CEC does not get appointed by December 5 it would be considered as contempt of court, says CJ.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Chief Justice Nasir ul Mulk on Tuesday said action would be taken against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Leader of the Opposition in national Assembly Khursheed Shah if a permanent Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) does not get appointed by December 5.
Three-member bench headed by Justice Nasirul Mulk heard the case of CEC’s appointment. Attorney General Salman Aslam Butt assured the court that PM had met opposition leader yesterday and a few names came under consideration; both had a consensus over a name as well.
The court ordered to appoint CEC by December 5 informing that nomination of the interim CEC was withdrawn through an administrative order. So, Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali would no longer serve as interim CEC after the said date.
Court warned of action against PM and opposition leader if CEC does not get appointed by December 5 considering the act as contempt of court.
Court adjourned the hearing by December 8 but told that the date must not be confused with being given as extension to the appointment till Monday.
Appointment of CEC must be done by December 5, the court emphasized.
