The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has dismissed requests from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) regarding intra-party polls. PTI Request explained that these elections should be put on hold until the Supreme Court issues a comprehensive judgment on the party’s reserved seats. A three-member bench of the ECP, including Nisar Durrani, Shah Muhammad Jatoi, and Justice Ikramullah, pronounced this decision. The commission’s decision highlights the fact that PTI had sooner than later postponed the matter for a longer period and that no further postponement would advance the cause of justice.
PTI’s Delays and the Commission’s Response
As already expressed in the determination. The Election Commission stated that PTI’s reasons for postponing the elections could not be sustained. The party then claimed that all intra-party elections should be suspended until the Supreme Court issued its detailed verdict. This position is understandable since the ECP noted that PTI had already delayed the hearings, which had become a significant issue. The commission stressed that any more postponements would only serve to obstruct the process of holding elections, such is the nature of any political organization.
The order went on to say that allegations relating to PTI’s internal elections will also be conducted on 18th September. While reiterating its earlier resolution, the seepage observed that all registered political parties have a duty to seek the election of their pertinent persons at the federal, providence, and local levels according to the law. The ECP has legal authority as espoused in Section 208 of the Election Act to ensure that all documents relevant to these elections are checked.
Functions of the ‘Election Commission’ Incorporating the Complaints Received from the PTI.
There were additional allegations against the dues of the Election Commission leveled by PTI members regarding intra-party elections. To the commission, the compiler of the ruling and appendix must be satisfied that all elections within the party are lawfully and constitutionally conducted. On its part, the ECP stressed that it has supervisory powers concerning the procedure for the conduct of elections. Examination of papers, and performance of functions within the legal framework.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) dismissed all rational criticism from PTI regarding the commission’s authority over elections. Affirming that the party’s arguments were baseless. It also clarified the internal affairs of political parties, including the holding of their elections. Must be regulated by law, according to established rules.
Return of Seized Documents
Concerning the issue of documents and computers in the possession of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The Election Commission found that PTI needs to go to the appropriate forum for the return of those items. The material further added that such jurisdiction has not been preserved in the ECP. And the party should go through the relevant legal steps which would resolve their issue.
The mundane deadline moved resentfully further away from the ECP, granted sufficient time by PTI. As evidenced by the political turn of events. There was a time when PTI had tried to convert the elections to the Supreme Court deadline for the judgment. Arguments on the merits of the case will continue on the 18th of September. However PTI has the responsibility to ensure that these elections are conducted in law within the breadth of that date.
