TOTAL CHAPTERS=15

TOTAL SECTIONS=241
TOTAL FORMS=4 (A, B, C, and D)

 FORM A: NOMINATION FORM FOR ELECTION TO AN ASSEMBLY/ SENATE

{See sections 60(2) &110(2)}

 FORM B: STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES [See sections 60, 110 &
137]

 FORM C: RETURN OF ELECTION EXPENSES [See section 134]

 FORM D: CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS OF A POLITICAL

PARTY AUDITED BY A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT [See section 210]

CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY

In Election Act 2017, section 1 deals with: Short title, extent and commencement.
In Election Act 2017, section 2 deals with: Definitions.

CHAPTER II
ELECTION COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN

In Election Act 2017, section 3 deals with: Procedure of the Commission.

In Election Act 2017, section 4 deals with: Power to issue directions.
In Election Act 2017, section 5 deals with: Assistance to the Commission.
In Election Act 2017, section 6 deals with: Delegation of powers.
In Election Act 2017, section 7 deals with: Power to requisition property.
In Election Act 2017, section 8 deals with: Power of Commission to ensure fair election.
In Election Act 2017, section 9 deals with: Power of the Commission to declare a poll void.
In Election Act 2017, section 10 deals with: Power to punish for contempt.
In Election Act 2017, section 11 deals with: Expenditure charged upon Federal Consolidated
Fund.
In Election Act 2017, section 12 deals with: Measures for training and public awareness.
In Election Act 2017, section 13 deals with: Establishment of results management system.
In Election Act 2017, section 14 deals with: Action Plan.
In Election Act 2017, section 15 deals with: Complaints.
In Election Act 2017, section 16 deals with: Commission to submit an annual report.

CHAPTER III
DELIMITATION OF CONSTITUENCIES

In Election Act 2017, section 17 deals with: Commission to delimit constituencies.

In Election Act 2017, section 18 deals with: Seats in the National Assembly and Provincial
Assemblies.
In Election Act 2017, section 19 deals with: Delimitation of constituencies.
In Election Act 2017, section 20 deals with: Principles of delimitation.
In Election Act 2017, section 21 deals with: Reports of Commission and list of constituencies.
In Election Act 2017, section 22 deals with: Power of Commission to make amendment,
alteration or modification in the final list of constituencies.

CHAPTER IV
ELECTORAL ROLLS

In Election Act 2017, section 23 deals with: Preparation and computerization of electoral
rolls.
In Election Act 2017, section 24 deals with: Appointment of Registration Officers.
In Election Act 2017, section 25 deals with: National Database and Registration Authority to
transmit data.
In Election Act 2017, section 26 deals with: Preparation of preliminary electoral rolls.
In Election Act 2017, section 27 deals with: Place of residence.
In Election Act 2017, section 28 deals with: Preliminary publication.
In Election Act 2017, section 29 deals with: Appointment of Revising Authorities.
In Election Act 2017, section 30 deals with: Period for lodging claims and objections.
In Election Act 2017, section 31 deals with: Transfer of name from one electoral area to
another.
In Election Act 2017, section 32 deals with: Application by the Registration Officer for
inclusion of name.
In Election Act 2017, section 33 deals with: Enquiry into claims and objections.
In Election Act 2017, section 34 deals with: Correction of electoral rolls.
In Election Act 2017, section 35 deals with: Final publication.
In Election Act 2017, section 36 deals with: Periodical revision of electoral roll.
In Election Act 2017, section 37 deals with: Enrolment and correction other than periodical
revision.
In Election Act 2017, section 38 deals with: Preparation of rolls afresh.
In Election Act 2017, section 39 deals with: No revision, correction or transfer after
constituency called upon to elect.
In Election Act 2017, section 40 deals with: Power of the Commission to modify electoral roll.
In Election Act 2017, section 41 deals with: Maintenance of electoral rolls.
In Election Act 2017, section 42 deals with: Duration of the electoral rolls.
In Election Act 2017, section 43 deals with: Information regarding deaths.
In Election Act 2017, section 44 deals with: Sharing of information with National Database
and Registration Authority.
In Election Act 2017, section 45 deals with: Enrolment only once.
In Election Act 2017, section 46 deals with: Validity of electoral rolls not affected by any
mistake.
In Election Act 2017, section 47 deals with: Special measures for enrolment of women voters.
In Election Act 2017, section 48 deals with: Enrolment of non-Muslims etc.
In Election Act 2017, section 48-A deals with: Status of Ahmadis etc. to remain unchanged.
In Election Act 2017, section 49 deals with: Departure from normal procedure in exceptional
circumstances.

CHAPTER V
CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS TO THE ASSEMBLIES

In Election Act 2017, section 50 deals with: Appointment of District Returning Officer.
In Election Act 2017, section 51 deals with: Appointment of Returning Officer and Assistant
Returning Officers.
In Election Act 2017, section 52 deals with: Dates of appointments.
In Election Act 2017, section 53 deals with: Presiding Officers and Polling Officers.
In Election Act 2017, section 54 deals with: Duties of election officials.
In Election Act 2017, section 55 deals with: Disciplinary proceedings.
In Election Act 2017, section 56 deals with: Oath by election officials.
In Election Act 2017, section 57 deals with: Notification of Election Programed.
In Election Act 2017, section 58 deals with: Alteration in Election Programme.
In Election Act 2017, section 59 deals with: Polling stations.
In Election Act 2017, section 60 deals with: Nomination for election.
In Election Act 2017, section 61 deals with: Deposits.
In Election Act 2017, section 62 deals with: Scrutiny.
In Election Act 2017, section 63 deals with: Appeal against scrutiny order.
In Election Act 2017, section 64 deals with: Publication of list of candidates.
In Election Act 2017, section 65 deals with: Withdrawal.
In Election Act 2017, section 66 deals with: Candidate to file certificate of party affiliation.
In Election Act 2017, section 67 deals with: Contested election and allotment of symbols.
In Election Act 2017, section 68 deals with: List of contesting candidates.
In Election Act 2017, section 69 deals with: One day poll.
In Election Act 2017, section 70 deals with: Hours of the poll.
In Election Act 2017, section 71 deals with: Printing of ballot papers.
In Election Act 2017, section 72 deals with: Retirement from election.
In Election Act 2017, section 72-B deals with: Effect of section 72A.
In Election Act 2017, section 73 deals with: Death of a candidate after nomination.
In Election Act 2017, section 74 deals with: Postponement under certain circumstances.
In Election Act 2017, section 75 deals with: Uncontested election.
In Election Act 2017, section 76 deals with: Election agent.
In Election Act 2017, section 77 deals with: Polling agent.
In Election Act 2017, section 78 deals with: Supply of ballot boxes.
In Election Act 2017, section 79 deals with: Supply of final electoral rolls.
In Election Act 2017, section 80 deals with: Supply of ballot papers.
In Election Act 2017, section 81 deals with: Election by secret ballot.
In Election Act 2017, section 82 deals with: Admission to the polling station.
In Election Act 2017, section 83 deals with: Maintenance of order at the polling station.
In Election Act 2017, section 84 deals with: Voting procedure.
In Election Act 2017, section 85 deals with: Tendered Ballot Papers.
In Election Act 2017, section 86 deals with: Challenge of voters.
In Election Act 2017, section 87 deals with: Spoilt Ballot Papers.
In Election Act 2017, section 88 deals with: Stopping of the poll.
In Election Act 2017, section 89 deals with: Voting after close of poll.
In Election Act 2017, section 90 deals with: Proceedings at the close of poll.
In Election Act 2017, section 91 deals with: Statement about turnout of women voters.
In Election Act 2017, section 92 deals with: Announcement of provisional results.
In Election Act 2017, section 93 deals with: Postal ballot.
In Election Act 2017, section 94 deals with: Voting by Overseas Pakistanis.
In Election Act 2017, section 95 deals with: Consolidation of results.
In Election Act 2017, section 96 deals with: Resealing of packets and supply of copies.
In Election Act 2017, section 97 deals with: Equality of votes.
In Election Act 2017, section 98 deals with: Declaration of results.
In Election Act 2017, section 99 deals with: Documents to be retained by the Commission.
In Election Act 2017, section 100 deals with: Public inspection of documents.
In Election Act 2017, section 101 deals with: Order for production of documents.
In Election Act 2017, section 102 deals with: Bye-elections.
In Election Act 2017, section 103 deals with: Electronic voting and biometric verification.

CHAPTER VI
ELECTION TO RESERVED SEATS IN AN ASSEMBLY

In Election Act 2017, section 104 deals with: Party lists for reserved seats.

CHAPTER VII
CONDUCT OF ELECTION TO THE SENATE

In Election Act 2017, section 105 deals with: Returning Officers and Polling Officers.
In Election Act 2017, section 106 deals with: Functions of Returning Officer.
In Election Act 2017, section107 deals with: Notification for election.
In Election Act 2017, section 108 deals with: Supply of list of voters.
In Election Act 2017, section 109 deals with: Polling station.
In Election Act 2017, section 110 deals with: Nomination for election.
In Election Act 2017, section 111 deals with: Deposit.
In Election Act 2017, section 112 deals with: Scrutiny.
In Election Act 2017, section 113 deals with: Appeal against scrutiny order.
In Election Act 2017, section 114 deals with: Publication of list of candidates.
In Election Act 2017, section 115 deals with: Withdrawal.
In Election Act 2017, section 116 deals with: Death of a candidate after nomination.
In Election Act 2017, section 117 deals with: Postponement under certain circumstances.
In Election Act 2017, section 118 deals with: Uncontested election.
In Election Act 2017, section 119 deals with: Contested election.
In Election Act 2017, section 120 deals with: Hours of poll.
In Election Act 2017, section 121 deals with: Adjourned poll.
In Election Act 2017, section 122 deals with: Voting procedure.
In Election Act 2017, section 123 deals with: Proceedings at the close of poll.
In Election Act 2017, section 124 deals with: Declaration of result of election.
In Election Act 2017, section 125 deals with: Appeal against count.
In Election Act 2017, section 126 deals with: Commission to have certain powers of a court.
In Election Act 2017, section 127 deals with: Casual vacancy.
In Election Act 2017, section 128 deals with: Extension of time for completion of election.
In Election Act 2017, section 129 deals with: Term of office.
In Election Act 2017, section 130 deals with: Vacancy in Electoral College not to invalidate
election.
In Election Act 2017, section 131 deals with: Drawing of lots.

CHAPTER VIII
ELECTION EXPENSES AND STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

In Election Act 2017, section 132 deals with: Restriction on election expenses.
In Election Act 2017, section 133 deals with: Bank account for election expenses.
In Election Act 2017, section 134 deals with: Return of election expenses.
In Election Act 2017, section 135 deals with: Inspection of returns.
In Election Act 2017, section 136 deals with: Action relating to election expenses.
In Election Act 2017, section 137 deals with: Submission of statement of assets and liabilities.
In Election Act 2017, section 138 deals with: Publication of statement of assets and liabilities.

CHAPTER IX
ELECTION DISPUTES

In Election Act 2017, section 139 deals with: Election petition.

In Election Act 2017, section 140 deals with: Appointment of Election Tribunals.
In Election Act 2017, section 141 deals with: Powers of the Election Tribunal.
In Election Act 2017, section 142 deals with: Presentation of petition.
In Election Act 2017, section 143 deals with: Parties to the petition.
In Election Act 2017, section 144 deals with: Contents of petition.
In Election Act 2017, section 145 deals with: Procedure before the Election Tribunal.
In Election Act 2017, section 146 deals with: Appearance before Election Tribunal.
In Election Act 2017, section 147 deals with: Contents of reply.
In Election Act 2017, section 148 deals with: Procedure before Election Tribunal for trial of
petitions.
In Election Act 2017, section 149 deals with: Amendment of petition.
In Election Act 2017, section 150 deals with: Place of trial.
In Election Act 2017, section 151 deals with: Power to transfer petition.
In Election Act 2017, section 152 deals with: Advocate-General to assist the Election
Tribunal.
In Election Act 2017, section 153 deals with: Recrimination where seat is claimed.
In Election Act 2017, section 154 deals with: Decision of the Election Tribunal.
In Election Act 2017, section 155 deals with: Appeal against decision of Election Tribunal.
In Election Act 2017, section 156 deals with: Ground for declaring election of returned
candidate void
In Election Act 2017, section 157 deals with: Ground for declaring a person other than a
returned candidate elected.
In Election Act 2017, section 158 deals with: Ground for declaring election as a whole void.
In Election Act 2017, section 159 deals with: Decision in case of equality of votes.
In Election Act 2017, section 160 deals with: Other provisions relating to the Election
Tribunal.
In Election Act 2017, section 161 deals with: Withdrawal of petition.
In Election Act 2017, section 162 deals with: Abatement on death of petitioner.
In Election Act 2017, section 163 deals with: Death or withdrawal of respondent.
In Election Act 2017, section 164 deals with: Failure of petitioner to appear.
In Election Act 2017, section 165 deals with: Additional powers of Election Tribunal.
In Election Act 2017, section 166 deals with: Order as to costs.

CHAPTER X
OFFENCES, PENALTIES AND PROCEDURES

In Election Act 2017, section 167 deals with: Corrupt practice.

In Election Act 2017, section 168 deals with: Bribery.
In Election Act 2017, section 169 deals with: Personation.
In Election Act 2017, section 170 deals with: Undue influence.
In Election Act 2017, section 171 deals with: Capturing a polling station or polling booth
In Election Act 2017, section 172 deals with: Tampering with papers.
In Election Act 2017, section 173 deals with: Making or publishing a false statement or
declaration.
In Election Act 2017, section 174 deals with: Penalty for corrupt practice.
In Election Act 2017, section 175 deals with: Illegal practice.
In Election Act 2017, section 176 deals with: Disorderly conduct near polling station.
In Election Act 2017, section 177 deals with: Canvassing in or near the polling station.
In Election Act 2017, section 178 deals with: Interference with the secrecy of voting.
In Election Act 2017, section 179 deals with: Adversely affecting the interests of candidate.
In Election Act 2017, section 180 deals with: Regulation of publicity.
In Election Act 2017, section 181 deals with: Prohibition of announcement of development
schemes.
In Election Act 2017, section 182 deals with: Prohibition of public meetings during certain
period.
In Election Act 2017, section 183 deals with: Penalty for illegal practice.
In Election Act 2017, section 184 deals with: Violation of official duty in connection with
election.
In Election Act 2017, section 185 deals with: Failure to maintain secrecy.
In Election Act 2017, section 186 deals with: Officials not to influence voters.
In Election Act 2017, section 187 deals with: Assistance by Government servant.
In Election Act 2017, section 188 deals with: Penalty for violation of official duty in
connection with election.
In Election Act 2017, section 189 deals with: Enrollment as voter for more than once.—
In Election Act 2017, section 190 deals with: Cognizance and trial.
In Election Act 2017, section 190-A deals with: Certain offences cognizable.
In Election Act 2017, section 191 deals with: Prosecution of offences by public officers.
In Election Act 2017, section 192 deals with: Certain offences triable by Registration Officer
In Election Act 2017, section 193 deals with: Certain offences triable by authorized officers
In Election Act 2017, section 194 deals with: Powers of a Police Officer.
In Election Act 2017, section 195 deals with: Information not to be divulged.
In Election Act 2017, section 196 deals with: Offences punishable under Pakistan Penal Code.
In Election Act 2017, section 197 deals with: Court to report convictions to the Commission.
In Election Act 2017, section 198 deals with: Punishment not in derogation of any other
liability.
In Election Act 2017, section 199 deals with: Provisions of the Code to apply.

CHAPTER XI
POLITICAL PARTIES

In Election Act 2017, section 200 deals with: Formation of political parties.
In Election Act 2017, section 201 deals with: Constitution of political parties.
In Election Act 2017, section 202 deals with: Enlistment of political parties.
In Election Act 2017, section 203 deals with: Membership of political parties.
In Election Act 2017, section 204 deals with: Membership fee, contributions and donations.
In Election Act 2017, section 205 deals with: Suspension or expulsion of a member.
In Election Act 2017, section 206 deals with: Selection for elective offices.
In Election Act 2017, section 207 deals with: Functioning of a political party.
In Election Act 2017, section 208 deals with: Elections within a political party.
In Election Act 2017, section 209 deals with: Certification by the political party.
In Election Act 2017, section 210 deals with: Information about the sources of funds.
In Election Act 2017, section 211 deals with: Campaign finance.
In Election Act 2017, section 212 deals with: Dissolution of a political party.
In Election Act 2017, section 213 deals with: Effects of dissolution of political party.

CHAPTER XII
ALLOCATION OF SYMBOLS

In Election Act 2017, section 214 deals with: List of election symbols
In Election Act 2017, section 215 deals with: Eligibility of party to obtain election symbol.
In Election Act 2017, section 216 deals with: Application for allocation of symbol.
In Election Act 2017, section 217 deals with: Allocation of symbols.
In Election Act 2017, section 218 deals with: Symbol disputed by a political party.

CHAPTER XIII
CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

In Election Act 2017, section 219 deals with: Commission to conduct elections.
In Election Act 2017, section 220 deals with: Electoral rolls
In Election Act 2017, section 221 deals with: Delimitation of local government constituencies.
In Election Act 2017, section 222 deals with: Appointment of Delimitation Committee.
In Election Act 2017, section 223 deals with: Appointment of Delimitation Authority.
In Election Act 2017, section 224 deals with: Election officials and polling stations.
In Election Act 2017, section 225 deals with: Appeal against scrutiny order.
In Election Act 2017, section 226 deals with: Election against reserved seats.
In Election Act 2017, section 227 deals with: Notification of election and a vacancy.
In Election Act 2017, section 228 deals with: Bye-elections.
In Election Act 2017, section 229 deals with: Application of provisions to local government
election.

CHAPTER XIV
CARETAKER GOVERNMENT

In Election Act 2017, section 230 deals with: Functions of caretaker Government.

CHAPTER XV
MISCELLANEOUS

In Election Act 2017, section 231 deals with: Qualifications and disqualifications1.
In Election Act 2017, section 232 deals with: Qualifications and disqualifications2.
In Election Act 2017, section 233 deals with: Code of Conduct.
In Election Act 2017, section 234 deals with: Monitoring of election campaign.
In Election Act 2017, section 235 deals with: Absence of candidates not to invalidate acts.
In Election Act 2017, section 236 deals with: Jurisdiction of courts barred.
In Election Act 2017, section 237 deals with: Protection of actions taken in good faith.
In Election Act 2017, section 238 deals with: Election observers.
In Election Act 2017, section 239 deals with: Power to make rules.
In Election Act 2017, section 240 deals with: Removal of difficulties.
In Election Act 2017, section 241 deals with: Repeal.