Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammed Chaudhry Tuesday said the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is not willing to accept the judicial orders.
Heading a two-judge bench hearing a case regarding the correct voter lists, the Chief Justice Chaudhry remarked that no institution will be allowed to violate the Constitution.
He further noted the Election Commission, out of its own accord, fixed February 23 as deadline for finalization of voter lists; however, no implementation followed.
The rejoinder by the Secretary EC was read out in the court.
Giving explanation, the Election Commission said the members of the Commission were appointed on June 13, 2011; hence, they were not aware of July 4 order.
The statement said they were informed about the deadline of February 23 in December 2011.
The Chief Justice Chaudhry said it boils down to this the Commission members were kept in darkness.
The Secretary was of the view that it was due to flooding and law and order situation in some areas that factored the delay in preparation of electoral rolls. The EC meeting in September granted the extension in deadline for preparing voter lists.
The Chief Justice Chaudhry said it is the constitutional responsibility of the Election Commission to prepare electoral rolls on annual basis.
ECP not willing to accept judicial orders: CJ
