Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 — Article 219

219. Duties of 1[Commission]. The 2[Commission] shall be charged with the duty of.—1 [(a) preparing electoral rolls for election to the National Assembly, Provincial Assemblies and local governments, and revising such rolls periodically to keep them up-to-date;]

(b)organizing and conducting election to the Senate or to fill casual vacancies in a House or a Provincial Assembly; and

(c)appointing Election Tribunals 2[;] 2 [(d) the holding of general elections to the National Assembly, Provincial Assemblies and the local governments; and 1 Omitted and subs. by the Constitution (Twenty-second Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act No. XXV of 2016), ss.6-9. 2 Omitted, subs. and added by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2010 (Act No. X of 2010), ss.79-81. 3 Omitted by the Constitution (Twentieth Amendment) Act, 2012 (Act No. V of 2012), s.6.

(e)such other functions as may be specified by an Act of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) 1[:] ] 1 [Provided that till such time as the members of the Commission are first appointed in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (b) of clause (2) of Article 218 pursuant to the Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2010, and enter upon their office, the Commissioner shall remain charged with the duties enumerated in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this Article.] 220. Executive authorities to assist Commission, etc. It shall be the duty of all executive authorities in the Federation and in the Provinces to assist the Commissioner and the Election Commission in the discharge of his or their functions. 221. Officers and 2[staff]. Until 3[Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)] by law otherwise provides, 4 the [Election Commission] may, with the approval of the President, make rules providing for the appointment by the 2[Commissioner] of officers and 2[staff] to be employed in connection with the functions of the 5[* * *] Election Commission and for their terms and conditions of employment. CHAPTER 2.__ ELECTORAL LAWS AND CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS 222. Electoral laws. Subject to the Constitution, 3[Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)] may by law provide for

(a)the allocation of seats in the National Assembly as required by clauses (3) and

(4)of Article 51;

(b)the delimitation of constituencies by the Election Commission 2[including delimitation of constituencies of local governments;]

(c)the preparation of electoral rolls, the requirements as to residence in a constituency, the determination of objections pertaining to and the commencement of electoral rolls;

(d)the conduct of elections and election petitions the decision of doubts and disputes arising in connection with elections;

(e)matters relating to corrupt practices and other offences in connection with elections; and

(f)all other matters necessary for the due constitution of the two Houses 2[, ]2[*] the Provincial Assemblies 2[and local governments;] 1 Subs. and ins. by the Constitution (Twentieth Amendment) Act, 2012 (Act No. V of 2012) ss.7-10. 2 Subs., added and omitted by the Constitution (Twenty-second Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act No. XXV of 2016), ss.9-11. 3 Subs. by the Revival of the Constitution of 1973 Order, 1985 (P.O. No. 14 of 1985), Art.2 and Sch. 4 Subs. by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act 2010 (Act No. X of 2010), s. 82. 5 Omitted by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2010 (Act No. X of 2010), s. 82. but no such law shall have the effect of taking away or abridging any of the powers of the Commissioner or 1[the] Election Commission under this Part.