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The Elections Act 2017 QUESTION #9423
Question 1
Under Section 50(1), the Commission appoints District Returning Officers. If it utilizes judicial officers, this requires consultation with:
  • The President of Pakistan
  • The Commission's own legal committee
  • The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court✔️
  • The Federal Law Ministry
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 50(1)(c) and Section 5(3) proviso specify that where serving judicial officers are to be utilized, the Commission must do so 'in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned'.