Commission to get right to transfer officials. PHOTO: FILE
The decision was taken during a meeting presided over by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Justice (retd) Fakhruddin G Ebrahim.
The ECP session discussed electoral and administrative issues. The commission agreed to complete the candidates’ document verification process in 30 days.
According to a source, the reforms introduced by the ECP makes the entire government machinery subordinate to the commission as soon as the election schedule is announced.
The ECP is also likely to get the right to transfer secretaries, inspector generals and other government officials during the period.
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Good news I respect et. God blss pakistan,the land of our ancetors. Sat sri akal, cheerio
The people of India came to know about the powers of Election Commission of India when Mr,TN Sheshan became the CEC and thereafter we are happy that we do not face noise polution during elections limited expenditure etc.It will be good for Pakistan if they learn some good thongs from India we are always ready to do so.
This is good news! But let's not forget India too has it's fair share of corruption. Both the people of India and Pakistan need to work harder in getting rid of corruption!
@Kahlsa Did I claim that there is no problem in Pakistan? I just want to underline how arrogant & presumptuous Indian commentators get sometime. Friend, we both have huge problems, lets try to overcome this condescending attitude. That's all I am saying.
@Wellwisher: The ECP has recommended an amendment in election laws according to which the ECP can transfer any official to ensure fair and credible elections. This and other amendments are being sent to Parliament for legislation. Hope this helps.
Credit goes to tahir ul qadri who highlighted this issue& indirectly compelled ecp to take the decision..
Good step. Guys please do not make it Indian vs Pakistan every singe time. There is no harm if consultation and expertise are sought from Election commission of India. Someone even suggested borrowing Electronic machines. I doubt if that can ever happen but not a bad idea at all. Whatever it takes to conduct fair elections.
@Truth detector: today only on this very site there is an article that there is 89% increase in acid throwing, a day or two back there was an article that 70% girls married away in early age. what more. on eastern side people are working to change things on the western side of the border people are happy with the opponents stats.
Is it as per existing Laws or suo motto powers?
Some more tips to Pakistan EC. Expenditure ceiling is ensured by counting number of vehicles used for electioneering, etc. All candidates have to submit election expense statement besides declaring wealth of himself and his family members. Recently our EC has intercepted vans carrying cash meant for voters. EC gets lot of tips from a party against the other. Thereafter income Tax department takes over investigations about the source of funds, etc. Right from the days of Mr TN Seshan, (former EC) we have done a lot of reforms. Also you need to invite representatives of foreign governments as observers to tell the world that elections were conducted freely and fairly without rigging. Not an easy job
@saila: At least we the Pakistanis have sufficient access to Toilets......lolz
@ali: extremely poor eh??? yeah right with 80% poverty its u who is breaking records.....that number will only increase coz ur country's debt is 68% of gdp... :)
@Harbans Singh. LOL. Yes, no one wants to lead or walk by side of this:
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-22/guwahati/364841761assam-records-change-in-economic-status-suicides
http://www.thejournal.ie/amid-rape-fears-indian-party-gives-knives-to-women-767083-Jan2013/
Use Electronic voting machines. Get them on loan from India. Yours will be the fairest of all elections in Pakistan's history.
@saila: We might reserve our right to learn from Pakistan how not to do some things!
The election commission of India is a non-partisan & constitutional body with experience of more than 50 years in conducting free & fair elections. The ECI has a glorious tradition of independent election commissioners who don't pay a heed to the government of the day. Sorry folks but these attributes can't be copied or bought in the market.
Good
Great Move towards Fair, Free and Transparent Elections!
hi Ali, we dont have anything to learn from Pakistan
You already are even worse.
Learn only the good things.We don't want to be like India ie. Extremely poor and congested with
people.
All because of Tahir ul Qadri.
Don't try to lead or walk by side, just follow. You will prosper.
Better Implement Saharia..LOL
Awesome!