Returning and presiding officers get powers of magistrate for by-election
Pakistan
By-election will be held on April 21
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Returning and presiding officers have been granted the powers of magistrate for the by-elections.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has designated magistrate class 1 powers to the returning and presiding officers for the by-elections in 21 constituencies of national and provincial assemblies.
According to the ECP notification, district and returning officers will assume the powers of magistrate class 1 on polling day for the 21 seats.
The presiding officers will act as magistrate class 1 from April 20 to 22.
It is important to note that the by-election on the 21 seats of national and provincial assemblies will be held on April 21.
