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Election Commission Show‑Cause Notice for Failure to Submit Senate Election Expense Return
Election Commission Show‑Cause Notice for Failure to Submit Senate Election Expense Return · Islamabad · The Nation,
Notice advertisement published in The Nation on Friday, 2 October 2026, listed under Islamabad, Pakistan. Issued by Election Commission Show‑Cause Notice for Failure to Submit Senate Election Expense Return. The last date printed on the advertisement was Wednesday, 7 October 2026 and has passed.
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The Election Commission of Pakistan (Political Finance Wing) has issued a show‑cause notice to a contesting candidate for failing to submit the prescribed return of election expenses (Form‑C) in respect of the Senate elections held on 02 April 2024 for a general seat from the Federal Capital.
The notice cites Article 218(3) of the Constitution and Sections 134 and 136 of the Elections Act, 2017, and records that earlier attempts to obtain the overdue return included a notice dated 17 December 2025 and a public notice published on 04 August 2026. The Commission now calls upon the candidate to show cause within seven (07) days from the date of this publication and to submit the overdue Form‑C with any explanation or clarification sought.
| Issuer | Election Commission of Pakistan (Political Finance Wing) |
|---|---|
| Notice Type | Show‑Cause Notice — Failure to submit election expense return (Form‑C) |
| Election | Senate elections held on 02‑Apr‑2024 (Federal Capital, general seat) |
| Publication Date | 2026‑09‑30 |
| Deadline to Show Cause | 2026‑10‑07 |
| Required Action | Submit the prescribed Form‑C (return of election expenses) and provide a written explanation/clarification within the stipulated period. |
| Consequences | Possible initiation of proceedings including filing a complaint before the competent court/forum and any other action permissible under the Constitution and the Elections Act, 2017. |
| Reference | PID(I)3044/26 |
Issued with the approval of the Commission by the Deputy Director, Political Finance (PF‑II/Reg).
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