Summary Supreme Court has adjourned hearing of the local government election case till January 8.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan today (Monday) directed Sindh and Punjab governments to finalise delimitation of constitutions and arrangements for the local government polls within a month, Dunya News reported.
A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Nasirul Mulk heard the local government elections case.
During case proceedings, Election Commissioner’s lawyer Akram Sheikh told court that a meeting has taken place with Sindh and Punjab authorities regarding delimitation of constituencies and local government elections. Punjab authorities have assured to provide amended local government legislation, notifications of local areas, union councils, wards and approved maps within 15 days while the Sindh government will provide it within 30 days.
The Chief Justice asked that if Punjab government has sought 15 days time then why the Sindh authorities need 30 days to carry out this work.
Additional Advocate General Sindh Shafi Chadio told court that draft of amendment in local government legislation has been prepared and committee has also been formed to assist the Election Commission in delimitation of the constituencies. Amended draft will be presented before the parliamentary committee and then approved by the provincial assembly.
ECP s lawyer stated that draft of rules regarding delimitation of constituencies has also been finalized, whereas, committees have been formed for purchase of the required items.
Local government elections have been delayed only due to Sindh and Punjab, Akram Sheikh added.
Meanwhile, the court directed Punjab and Sindh authorities to complete all the arrangements within 30 days.
The case hearing has been adjourned till January 8.
