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Atta Tarar gets ECP notice for running campaign in NA-77 by-poll
The District Monitoring Officer of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has sent a notice to Federal Information Minister Ataul Tarar regarding alleged violation of the election code of conduct during the NA-77 Gujranwala by-election.
A spokesman for the Election Commissioner of Punjab said that a notice has been sent to Ataul Tarar to contest the elections as a Muslim League (N) candidate. The minister has been directed to appear before the District Election Commissioner at 11 am on Sunday (today).
District Election Committee Syed Basit Ali said a notice has also been issued to Attaullah Tarar under Section 182 of the Elections Act 2017 requiring him to campaign during the ban period.
Participation in the election campaign of federal ministers is a violation of paragraphs 18 and 41 of the election code of conduct.
The notice has directed that Attaullah Tarar should appear at the appointed time and submit his reply, otherwise, in case of non-appearance, action will be decided based on the available records.