Explanation

Section 117. Postponement under certain circumstances.—Where the proceedings relating to nomination, scrutiny or withdrawal cannot, for reasons beyond the control of the Returning Officer, to be recorded in writing, take place on the day appointed for the purpose, he may postpone or adjourn such proceedings and shall, with the approval of the Commission, by public notice fix another day for the proceedings so postponed or adjourned, and, if necessary, also the day or days for any subsequent proceedings.

Explanation

In Election Act 2017, section 96 deals with resealing of packets and supply of copies

Explanation

 Section 14 0f the Election Act 2017 deals with Action Plan

(a) delimitation of constituencies;

(b) revision of electoral rolls;

(c) enlistment of political parties;

(d) allocation of symbols;

(e) appointment and training of District Returning Officers, Returning

Officers, Assistant Returning Officers, Presiding Officers, Assistant

Presiding Officers, Polling Officers and other election officials;

Explanation

The Election Act 2017 in Pakistan was enacted to consolidate laws related to election conduct and provide a comprehensive framework for managing all aspects of the electoral process.

Explanation

Section 90 of the Election Act 2017, deals with Proceedings at the close of poll

The Presiding Officer shall count the votes immediately after the close of the poll in the presence of such of the contesting candidates, election agents, polling agents and authorized observers as may be present.

Explanation

An uncontested election is an election in which the number of candidates is the same or less than the number of places available for election, so that all candidates are guaranteed to be elected.

Explanation

Section 128 – Extension of time for completion of election

This section empowers the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to extend the time for completing an election in any constituency or for any stage of the election process, if necessary

Explanation

Section 81 of the Election Act 2017 deals with Election by secret ballot.

The secret ballot, also known as the Australian ballot or Massachusetts ballot, is a voting method in which a voter's choices in an election or a referendum are anonymous. This forestalls attempts to influence the voter by intimidation, blackmailing, and potential vote buying.

Explanation

A candidate is the prospective recipient of an award or honor, or a person seeking or being considered for some kind of position.

Explanation

A government is the system or group of people governing an organized community, generally a state.