SC seeks update on pending legislation on LG system

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ISLAMABAD:

Supreme Court on Monday sought an update from the government on the status of a legislation on the local government system in the federal capital, according to sources.

A three-judge bench headed by Justice Jawwad S Khawaja directed the government attorney to inform the court on Tuesday on the status of the Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government Bill 2015 bill pending in the Senate.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has filed a petition requesting the court to direct the government to expedite the passage of the bill from the parliament.

The bench expressed doubts over holding the LG elections as per schedule, and directed the attorney general to present the govt’s point of view on the status of the bill pending before the Senate, reportedly.

During the course of hearing, Justice Sheikh Azmat expressed his apprehension that the local bodies’ elections might not take place as per schedule on July 25 as announced by the ECP if the bill is not approved before Eid.