ECP Unveils Proposed Schedule for Punjab Local Govt Elections

Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has proposed Dec.

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• The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has proposed Dec.
• According to a letter sent to the Punjab chief secretary, the proposed election process will commence with the filing of nomination papers from Oct.
• Local administration elections in Punjab have faced repeated delays since the previous councils completed their term on Dec.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has proposed Dec. 14 for local administration elections in Punjab and sent a draft schedule to the provincial administration for consultation.

According to a letter sent to the Punjab chief secretary, the proposed election process will commence with the filing of nomination papers from Oct. 27 to 30, followed by scrutiny from Nov. 2 to 5. Bureaucrats Given Last Chance to Declare Dual Nationality Or Face Action.

Candidates will be able to file appeals against the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers from Nov. While election tribunals are projected to decide the appeals between Nov, 7 to 11. 12 and 16.

In practice, the last date for withdrawal of candidature has been proposed as Nov. 18. The final list of candidates will be displayed on Nov. 19, followed by the allotment of election symbols on Nov. 20.

Polling is proposed for Dec. While returning officers are projected to announce the results by Dec, 14. 17.

Meanwhile, the ECP has sought the Punjab government's opinion on the proposed timeline before issuing the final election schedule. Govt Struggling to Afford National Savings Centres Throughout Pakistan.

In practice, the letter additionally referred to a consultative gathering held on Aug. 20 between the ECP and a provincial cabinet committee regarding the election date. During the session, the commission had agreed to the Punjab government's proposal to hold the polls between Dec. 15 and Jan. 15, 2027.

Earlier, on Aug. 6, the Punjab cabinet approved Rs. 12.5 billion for conducting local administration elections in the province.

Local administration elections in Punjab have faced repeated delays since the previous councils completed their term on Dec. 31, 2021. Under the Elections Act, the polls were due within 120 days of the expiry of the local bodies. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

Taken together, the developments around ECP Unveils Proposed Schedule for Punjab Local Govt Elections point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.