2006 PLP 932(1) (YLR)
ALLAH BAKHSH — Petitioner Versus CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN, ISLAMABAD through
| Citation | 2006 PLP 932(1) (YLR) |
| Forum / Court | Lahore |
| Bench Members | Nazir Ahmad Siddiqui, J |
| Parties | ALLAH BAKHSH — Petitioner Versus CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN, ISLAMABAD through |
| Primary Law | Punjab Local Government Elections Rules, 2002 |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2006 PLP 932(1) (YLR)?
This judgment primarily cites: Punjab Local Government Elections Rules, 2002 as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2006 PLP 932(1) (YLR)?
The case was heard and decided by the Lahore bench comprising: Nazir Ahmad Siddiqui, J.
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Laws Cited
Representation
- Malik M. Tariq Rajwana for Petitioner.
Headnotes / Summary
Rr. 42 & 73
Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Art. 199
Constitutional petition
Declaration of result of election
Petitioner, who was a candidate of General Councillor, had alleged that he obtained sixty votes at Polling Station concerned, but at the time of consolidated result, he was shown to have obtained only seven votes instead of sixty
Candidate claimed that ultimate result of election qua the seat in question required correction
Petitioner could approach Chief Election Commissioner or Election Tribunal for redressal of his alleged grievance
Constitutional petition was disposed of accordingly. M.R. Khalid Malik, A.A.-G. for 2espondents.
Judgment & Decree
NAZIR AHMAD SIDDIQUI, J.--Former submits that the petitioner being a candidate of General Councillor Union Council No.105, Rasool Pur, Tehsil Shujabad District Multan, with the election symbol of vote, obtained 60 votes at Polling Station No.105/3, however, at the time of consolidated result, he was shown to have obtained only 7 votes instead of
60. Hence, the ultimate result of the election qua the seat-in-question requires correction.
2. Petitioner may approach the learned Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan (respondent No.1) or the learned Election Tribunal for the redressal of his alleged grievance. If the petitioner approaches either of the forums, it is believed that the matter shall be decided expeditiously. Disposed of. H.B.T./A-580/L?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Order accordingly.