ISLAMABAD:The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday appointed four additional sessions judges, Islamabad as appellate authorities for 101 union councils for impending Local Government (LG) elections in Islamabad capital territory (ICT).
The candidates contesting LG elections from the federal capital can file appeals against the rejection or acceptance of their nomination papers in the offices of additional sessions judges from Monday to Wednesday (Nov 21-23).
Three appellate authorities have been tasked to hear appeals of 25 union councils. While one appellate authority has been assigned to decide the appeals of the candidates contesting in 26 union councils from Nov 24 to 28.
The lists of candidates will be displayed on Nov 29, while candidates can withdraw their nomination papers by Nov 30. Election symbols will be allotted to candidates on December 1. The Final list of candidates will be displayed on the same date. Polling will be held on December 31.