Dera Ismail Khan Election Commissioner Notice to Javed Imran for Election Expense Return

The Office of the District Election Commissioner, Dera Ismail Khan, has issued Public Notice No. F.7 (1)/2021-Els (DEC) to Mr. Javed Imran, son of Abdul Qayyum, a contesting candidate in the NA-44 Dera Ismail Khan by-election held on 21 April 2024.

Under Section 134(1) of the Elections Act, 2017, he was required to submit his return of election expenses on Form-C by 25 May 2024. Despite repeated notices and opportunities, he failed to submit the mandatory return or provide lawful justification for the delay.

Exercising powers under Article 218(3) of the Constitution, read with Section 138(5) of the Elections Act, 2017, the District Election Commissioner directs him to submit the overdue Form-C, together with a clarification, within seven days of publication of this notice.

Failure to comply will make him liable to further proceedings under Section 136(5) of the Elections Act, 2017, including lodging a complaint before the competent court or forum.

The notice is issued under the authority of the Election Commission of Pakistan by Muhammad Irfan, District Election Commissioner, Dera Ismail Khan. Publication reference: PID(P)234/26.