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When was the Elections Act last modified?
5th August 2023
What is the short title of the act discussed in the content?
Elections Act 2017
What is the primary function of the Election Commission of Pakistan?
To ensure fair elections
What chapter outlines the procedure of the Commission?
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What is one of the powers of the Election Commission as described in the content?
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What chapter covers the delimitation of constituencies?
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What is stated in Chapter IV regarding electoral rolls?
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What must happen to the electoral rolls after a constituency is called upon to elect?
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Study Notes
Elections Act 2017 Overview
- Enacted to regulate electoral processes in Pakistan.
- Last modified on August 5, 2023.
Chapter I: Preliminary
- Establishes the short title and commencement of the Act.
- Provides definitions essential for understanding the Act.
Chapter II: Election Commission of Pakistan
- Details the composition and functioning of the Election Commission.
- Grants powers to the Commission to issue directions for fair elections.
- Mandates assistance to the Commission from various entities.
- Allows delegation of powers and requisitioning of property as needed.
- Empowers the Commission to declare polls void under certain circumstances.
- Outlines penalties for contempt of the Commission's authority.
- Allocates expenditures to the Federal Consolidated Fund.
- Emphasizes training and public awareness measures.
- Introduces a results management system for efficient election results processing.
- Requires an annual report submission by the Commission.
Chapter III: Delimitation of Constituencies
- Assigns responsibility to the Commission for delimiting electoral constituencies.
- Specifies the allocation of seats in the National and Provincial Assemblies.
- Discusses principles guiding the delimitation process.
- Mandates reporting by the Commission regarding constituencies.
- Allows for amendments to the final list of constituencies.
Chapter IV: Electoral Rolls
- Governs the preparation and computerization of electoral rolls.
- Establishes the appointment of Registration Officers to oversee electoral rolls.
- Outlines the role of the National Database and Registration Authority in data transmission.
- Details the process for preparing preliminary electoral rolls.
- Sets guidelines for the publication and review of electoral rolls, including claims and objections.
- Mandates final publication of electoral rolls and periodic revisions.
- Prohibits changes to electoral rolls once constituencies are notified for elections.
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Test your knowledge on the Elections Act 2017, which regulates electoral processes in Pakistan. This quiz covers its key chapters, including the role and powers of the Election Commission of Pakistan. Learn about its implications and provisions, and how it aims to ensure fair elections.
