Islamabad: The judicial commission probing alleged rigging in the 2013 general elections on Wednesday has decided to open polling bags for obtaining the complete record of Form 15.
The three-judge commission headed by Chief Justice Pakistan (CJP) Nasirul Mulk in an in-camera meeting with major counsels of major parties counsel to discuss the option of opening polling bags for obtaining copies of Form 15.
After comprehensive discussion the commission passed an order stated “All political parties agree that the task be assigned to the District Judges of the respective districts. They shall obtain copies of Form-XV, pertaining to the National Assembly and Provincial Assembly constituencies falling within their Districts. In case a constituency spreads over more than one District the senior of the District Judges in the concerned Districts shall perform the task,”
The order also added “Judicial officers shall be duly assisted by the respective district election commissioners and its staff in the process”
