' The instant petition has been filed with the following prayer:-- "In view of the above, it is therefore respectfully prayed that instant writ petition may kindly be allowed and the Respondents may graciously be directed to incorporate the changes of votes into the voter list from Ward # 11 block code # 219050404 by adding the petitioner's and other names into the same.
' Any other relief, which this Hon'ble Court deem fit and proper in the best interest of justice may also be awarded to the Petitioner."
' Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that though schedule for election has been announced by way of Notification No, F.4(1)12015- LGE(P) dated 26th of August, 2015 by the Election Commission of Pakistan but the petitioners 'alongwith others filed their respective applications for change of votes before the Respondent No, 2 prior to the issuance of said schedule. In this context, he draws the attention of this Court to the receipts which are available as Annexure-B at Pages No, 119 to 212 of the instant petition. Learned counsel adds that Petitioner No, 1 is a candidate in the upcoming election. Ile argues that in view of these circumstances, bar contained in Section 20 of The Electoral Roll Act, 1974 will not come into play. Learned counsel contends that if a direction be given to the Respondent No, 2 to decide the pending applications of the petitioners expeditiously, the grievance of the petitioners would be fructified. When confronted with this, learned Standing counsel appearing on Court's call, has no objection on issuance of such direction.
2. Be that as it may, let a copy of this petition alongwith its annexures be transmitted to the Respondent No, 2 with the direction to look into the grievance of the petitioners as agitated in the instant petition. Needless to observe that he shall afford proper opportunity of hearing to the petitioners as well as to all the concerned and then decide the pending application, if any, in terms of receipts Annexure-B by way of speaking order, strictly in accordance with law and keeping in view the contentions raised by the learned counsel for the petitioner noted hereinabove. The petitioners shall appear before the Respondent No, 2 on 08.09.2015 at 11:00 a.m. Learned Standing counsel shall convey the order of this Court to the Respondent No, 2 and ensure the compliance of the same. Disposed of.