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The Elections Act 2017 QUESTION #9402
Question 1
Under Section 3 of the Elections Act 2017, when exactly four members attend Commission proceedings and are equally divided in opinion, the matter shall be placed before:
  • The Chief Election Commissioner alone for a casting vote
  • The full Commission comprising all its members✔️
  • The President of Pakistan for resolution
  • A Bench of the Supreme Court
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 3(3)(a) mandates that where four members attend and are equally divided, the matter must be placed before the full Commission comprising all its members — not resolved by the Commissioner's casting vote.