ECP to have India-like administrative powers

ECP reforms to make govt machinery subordinate to the commission during election season.

ISLAMABAD: In the process of introducing reforms, the Election Commission of Pakistan has decided to empower itself with administrative powers similar to those in India, Express News reported on Thursday.

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.