KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday expressed displeasure over transfers and postings of officers by the Sindh government, days ahead of the second phase of the local government elections and sought a reply from the Sindh Chief Secretary on the next hearing scheduled for Jan 4.
A two-member SHC bench comprising Justice Yousaf Ali Saeed and Justice Adnan Iqbal Chaudhry heard a petition seeking court orders against the recent transfers and postings made by the provincial government.
During the hearing, the bench inquired about the whereabouts of the secretary local government. The petitioner said he had also been transferred, leaving the court shocked.
The counsel for the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) informed the SHC that the provincial government made transfers and postings after the announcement of the election scheduled. He said several notifications were withdrawn by the government after the ECP raised the matter. Some of the notifications of transfer of officers were yet to be taken back, he said.
The petitioner argued that the government committed violation of election laws by making such transfers and postings.
Later, the SHC directed the government lawyer to submit reply within three days and warned of strict action if orders were not complied with.
In the second phase, LG polls are scheduled to be held
