The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

The High Court Sunday issued rule upon the Election Commission (EC) to explain why its failure to hold general election within 90 days after the parliament was dissolved should not be declared illegal.

The High Court also asked the EC to show cause why it should not be directed to hold general election within the 90-day constitutional timeframe.

A division bench comprising Justice Shah Abu Nayeem Mominur Rahman and Justice Shahidul Islam issued the twin rule upon a writ petition filed by Masood R Sobhan, a Supreme Court lawyer.

Another report adds: The Council of Advisers of the caretaker government Sunday approved in principle a proposal empowering the Election Commission to announce date of Upazila Parishad election instead of announcement by the government.

Moreover, it approved another proposal for abolishing the existing provision of an elected MP of the respective area being Adviser to the Upazila Parishad.

The measure has been taken to avoid impediment to exercise of responsibilities of the elected representatives of the Local Government.

As per the standing rules, the Upazila Parishad has to accept the advice of the MP concerned.

A regular weekly meeting of the council of advisers, with Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed in the chair, endorsed these proposals through approving, in principle, some amendments to the Upazila Parishad Act 1998. Five amendments have been brought in the existing law.

The meeting asked the Law Ministry for vetting the amendments and place again before the council-of-advisers meeting.