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Article 222 — Electoral laws ................................ ................................ .............................. 128

Article
222
Chapter
CHAPTER 1. – CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER AND — ELECTION 1[COMMISSION ]
Index row title
Electoral laws ................................ ................................ .............................. 128
Source document
Pakistan Constitution
Provision ID
e6e841f0-6c72-459b-97b7-c88a93e9dfd1

157 words

Verbatim text

by law provide for — (a) the allocation of seats in the National Assembly as required by clauses (3) and (4) of Article 51; (b) the delimitation of constituencies by the Election Commission 1[includin g delimitation of constituencies of local governments ;] (c) the preparation of electoral rolls, the requirements as to residence in a constituency, the determination of objections pertaining to and the commencement of electoral rolls; (d) the conduct of ele ctions and election petitions the decision of doubts and disputes arising in connection with elections; (e) matters relating to corrupt practices and other offences in connection with elections; and (f) all other matters necessary for the due constitution of the two Houses 2[, **] the Provincial Assemblies 3[and local governments ;] but no such law shall have the effect of taking away or abridging any of the powers of the Commissioner or 4[the] Election Commission under this Part. 223. Bar against double members hip

What this means

  • The index files this text under article 222 of the Constitution of Pakistan.
  • The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER 1. – CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER AND — ELECTION 1[COMMISSION ]”.
  • The row is titled “Electoral laws ................................ ................................ .............................. 128”.
  • The passage runs to about 157 words.
  • Read plainly, it mentions assembly and association — it protects gathering together or joining a group, union or party (the words used: “Assembly”); it mentions movement and residence — it concerns moving around, living where you choose, or leaving the country (the words used: “residence”).

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