Both the government and Opposition have agreed to introduce amendments in laws of the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) paving a way for appointment of Justice (r) Rana Bhagwandas as new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).
Sources said that in a meeting between Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Khurshid Ahmed Shah and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar both agreed on the name of Bhagwandas.
Sources said that directives have been issued to the law ministry for scraping of the legal impediments to facilitate appointment of new CEC.
It should be mentioned that after amendment in FPSC Act 2000, ban was imposed on an appointment of any member of the commission in any constitutional or government organisation.
The reliable sources added that after meeting between Shah and Dar, Special Advisor to PM Khawaja Zaheer was consulted and later Law Secretary Justice (r) Raza Khan was asked to prepare a legal draft to remove legal obstacle and paving a way leading to appointment of any member of FPSC eligible to hold government or constitutional office.
Sources also said that after introducing amendment in the FPSC Act 2000, Shah will propose three names, including that of Bhagwandas.
Justice Tasadduq Hussain Jilani is serving as the acting CEC and government wanted permanent appointment on the slot soon after retirement of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry.
