ECP directs political parties to submit accounts details by August 29

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday directed all political parties to submit a consolidated statement of their bank accounts duly audited by a chartered accountant for the financial year 2017-18 by August 29.

According to ECP, the political parties, in terms of Section 210 of the Election Act-2017, are required to provide an account of annual income, expenses, the source of funds and assets and liabilities.

According to the commission, the statement of accounts can be submitted in Form-D prescribed by the Election Act, 2017. The printed forms are available at the Election Commission Secretariat and in the offices of the provincial election commissioners. Prescribed forms can also be downloaded from the ECP’s website.

The commission said that the statement shall be delivered to the ECP secretary in its secretariat through office bearer of the party, duly authorised by the party leader.

As per the provision of Rule 156 of the Election Rules, 2017 the statement received through the post, fax, courier service or any other mode will not be entertained.