Gazette on EC formation law published
According to the law, President Abdul Hamid can now form a search committee for appointing CEC and ECs for holding free and fair elections
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The government today published a gazette on the "Appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners Bill-2022" despite the flak from political parties and the civil society.
According to the law, President Abdul Hamid can now form a search committee for appointing CEC and ECs for holding free and fair elections.
The six-member search committee will be headed by a judge of the Supreme Court's Appellate Division.
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The committee will propose the names of 10 people considering the qualifications mentioned in the law.
Later, the President will form a new election commission with five out of 10 members.
Earlier on Saturday, President approved the bill, which was passed over voice vote in the parliament on 27 January.
