Country to drift into political, constitutional crisis: Law Minister
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ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar demanding once again for constitution of full bench of Supreme Court (SC) on Punjab and KP polls has said if full court is not formed then political and constitutional crisis will be created in country.
“13 members full court be constituted on this matter which should resolve all issues. Procedure for polls is settled in Constitution. National Assembly and provincial assemblies’ polls should take place at time in country. Minority decision should not be imposed in country”, he said this while talking to international media here.
He said Punjab Assembly (PA) was dissolved in controversial way. Chief Minister (CM) Punjab sent summary to governor for dissolution of assembly but governor refused to sign it and assembly stood dissolved after 48 hours. Later matter went to court.
He held polls of national and provincial assemblies should be held at time in country. In suo motu notice case two judges of Supreme Court (SC) expressed their opinion openly. These judges have recused them from bench. 4 judges dismissed petition and two refused to hear case.
He indicated process of legislation is underway on matter of SC suo motu notice. Parliament has accorded approval to bill on matter of suo motu notice of SC. But no importance was given to assembly bill of full court.
He underlined that clear decision of Justice Qazi Faez Isa is there on 3/184 in connection with polls. If full court is not constituted then political and constitutional crisis will hit country. He stated that Cabinet meeting took place under prime minister after SC decision. In meeting reservations were expressed openly on court’s decision.
He remarked process of population census is underway in country in connection with general election. If we hold election on old population census then there will be reservations of political parties on them. Therefore, all polls be they of national assembly or provincial assemblies should be held on new population census.
Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 07 2023
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