ECP cancels of transfer-posting in PS-21

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The Election Commission of Pakistan is on way to strict compliance of the election laws regarding transfers and posting in Sindh Assembly constituency PS-21. The Election Commission has taken serious notice of complaints received from various individuals as well as political parties regarding posting and transfers in PS-21 Naushero Feroze where by-election is going to be held on November 17, 2012. The Commission had directed Provincial Election Commissioner (PEC), Sindh to immediately cancel all posting and transfers of officials after the issuance of the election schedule. Resultantly, in compliance with the orders of the Election Commission, Inspector General Police Sindh, Fayaz Ahmad Leghari has cancelled the posting of DSP Kandiaro. Furthermore, a report was also called for from Naushero Feroze deputy commissioner regarding transfers and posting of officials in Revenue Department who in response has cancelled or withdrawn all the transfer orders of Revenue officials. Similarly, on another complaint in relation to the upcoming by-elections in Naushero Feroze, Chief Election Commissioner Justice (r) Fakhruddin G Ebrahim has also directed the Sindh chief secretary to ensure that no government machinery or state resources were used in electoral campaigning in favour of any candidate.