Atta Tarar gets ECP notice for running campaign in NA-77 by-poll
“The District Monitoring Officer of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a notice to Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar for alleged violation of the election code of condu…”
Provincial Election Commissioner Punjab, a notice has been issued to Attaullah Tarar for participating in the election campaign of a Muslim League (N) candidate. The minister has been directed to appear before the District Election Commissioner at 11am on Sunday (today).
Read More:11 hopefuls vie for Gujranwala NA-77 seat in by-election today. District Election Commission Syed Basit Ali said that a notice has also been issued to Attaullah Tarar under Section 182 of the Elections Act 2017 for participating in the election campaign during the ban.
Participation in the election campaign of federal ministers is a violation of paragraphs 18 and 41 of the election code of conduct. The notice has directed that Attaullah Tarar should appear at the appointed time and submit his reply, otherwise, in case of non-appearance, action will be decided based on the available records.
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