Overview
- Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani said the absence of elected representatives has paralyzed municipal functions and prevents imposition of property tax.
- The court noted repeated violations of its orders on local polls dating back to 2021 in the federal capital.
- ECP Director General (Law) Arshad Khan acknowledged that amendments to the Local Government Act 2025 created complications that delayed the elections.
- Assistant Attorney General Usman Ghumman maintained that legislative changes are Parliament’s prerogative, and the judge observed that lawmakers are focused on the 27th Constitutional Amendment.
- The bench criticized one official holding both CDA chairman and chief commissioner posts and asked the ECP to submit an election schedule so the court can set a deadline.