ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday adjourned the hearing of reference till June 20, filed by National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq against PTI leader Aleem Khan seeking action against him under the law on submitting fake affidavits regarding alleged rigging in NA-122 bye-election.
A four-member bench headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Justice (R) Raza Muhamamd Khan during the proceedings observed that further proceedings and decision could not be announced as the matter was subjudice in the court.
On May 4, Lahore High Court Justice Ayesha A Malik had suspended the proceedings before Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against Aleem Khan of Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf.
The court issued stay order on petition of Aleem Khan and sought reply from the ECP.
According to the reference, Aleem Khan had submitted affidavits claiming that around 2000 votes were transferred and 24,000 votes were registered in NA-122 before by-polls without consultation of voters.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has demanded to take action against Aleem Khan under the provisions of Pakistan Penal Code. According to the rules of ECP if the allegations will prove against the PTI leader then Aleem Khan can face three to five year imprisonment.
