President Asif Ali Zardari Approves Election Bill 2024
Key Provisions of the Amendment
- Section 140 Amendment: The amendment stipulates that appointing a serving judge to the election tribunal now requires consultation with the Chief Justice of the relevant High Court.
- Presidential Approval: The bill was approved by President Zardari under Article 75 of the Constitution, officially making it an Act.
- Legislative Journey: The Election Amendment Bill was passed by the National Assembly on June 28 and by the Senate on July 4 before receiving presidential assent.
Significance
- Enhanced Judicial Oversight: The requirement for consultation with the Chief Justice aims to enhance the judicial oversight and integrity of the election tribunal appointments.
- Legislative Process: The approval process demonstrates the legislative checks and balances, involving both houses of Parliament and the President.
The approval of the Election (Amendment) Bill 2024 marks a significant update to the Election Act 2017, aiming to ensure greater judicial involvement in the election process, thereby promoting transparency and fairness in electoral matters.