Punjab By-polls: Notices Served On Violations Of Code Of Conduct

The district monitoring officers of the Election Commission on Tuesday served notices to various candidates over violation of the code of conduct during the electioneering ahead of by-polls in 20 Punjab constituencies

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 5th Jul, 2022 ) :The district monitoring officers of the Election Commission on Tuesday served notices to various candidates over violation of the code of conduct during the electioneering ahead of by-polls in 20 Punjab Constituencies.

According to provincial Election Commission sources here, the district monitoring officer Lodhran served a notice to candidate, Zawar Hussain, in PP-224 over violation of code of conduct, besides summoning State Minister for Interior Abdul Rehman Khan Kanju over participating in the election campaign.

The distinct monitoring officer Lahore imposed a fine of Rs 45,000 on a candidate, Amin Zulqarnain, in PP-170 over several violations of the code of conduct. The candidate had been asked to deposit the fine within three days. The officer also issued a notice to PML-N candidate Nazir Chohan on using oversized posters.

The district monitoring officer Jhang directed administrator zila council for stopping development works in PP-125 and PP-127, and sought a report, besides directing regional police officer for cancelling transfer and posting of senior Clerk Muhammad Iqbal.

The district Monitoring officer Muzaffargarh directed Muhammad Ibrahim, a candiadte of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Labbaik, to pay a fine of Rs 50,000 over holding a car and motor cycle rally without permission and warned of strict action in case of violation again.

The district monitoring officer Khushab issued notices to candidates - Hamid and Malik Asif - in PP-183 over violations of the code of conduct and directed them to appear on July 6. The officer also issued notice to Sumaira Malik, PML-N vice president Punjab, over violation of code of conduct and directed her to appear on July 6.