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LT.-GENERAL (RETD.) ABDUL MAJID MALIK versus DISTRICT RETURNING OFFICER, RAWALPINDI

Section 152 (1) (e) Punjab Local Government Election Rules, 2005, R14 (3) Constitution of Pakistan (1973), Article 185 (3) The selection of District Moderator was the qualification of the candidate for the appointment of a retired lieutenant general from the Pakistan Army. And his nomination was rejected by the District Returning Officer on the ground that he was not a Matric Returning Officer. Similarly, the High Court refused to accept the result of the candidate from appearing in the official gazette. After seeing the official gazette, the High Court Should not be On the basis of the procedure only, the candidate was refused relief, under which the candidate was issued a duplicate certificate. In the presence of the Gazette, the candidate was eligible to contest the office of the District Nazim under section 152. (1) (e) The Supreme Court of Punjab Local Government Ordinance, 2001 directed that the person affected by the election results can refer to the Election Tribunal, where the question about the eligibility of the candidate can also be raised. top advocate from Chicha watni lawyer