ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday advised all political parties to fulfil and comply with the provisions of the Election Act, 2017.
The commission through a notice advised 352 political parties to fulfil the requirements in their own interest at the earliest, within 60 days from the enactment of the Act, by December 2, 2017.
It also asked them to intimate this to the commission thereof accordingly and on failing action as mentioned in para-2 will be taken.
It said that under section 201, 202, 209 and 210 provides a list of at least 2,000 members with their signatures or thumb impressions along with copies of National Identity Cards and proof of deposit of two hundred thousand rupees in favour of the Election Commission in State Bank of Pakistan or National Bank of Pakistan as enlistment fee for enlistment of political parties within 60 days.
It said in case an enlisted political party fails to comply with the provisions of sub-section 4 of section 202, the ECP will cancel the enlistment of the political party under section 202(5) of the Act.
The commission further desired that all political parties may also update their mailing, email addresses, telephone numbers and fax numbers for convenience and as a preparatory measure for General Elections 2018.
Why can’t the ECP be overhauled for the good of this Nation? Whose interest is being served by letting it loose the way it has been?
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