MST. DARYA KHATOON Versus THE STATE

This petition under Article 199 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, seeks a direction to the respondents that the name of the petitioner which appears in the electoral rolls as `Qutab' be corrected as `Nisar Qutab', which is the correct name of the petitioner. According to the learned counsel, an application was filed on 29th August, 1991 by the petitioner with the same prayer before the Assistant Commissioner, but no action has been taken thereon.

2. Mr. Maqbool Elahi Malik, learned Advocate‑General, who is present on behalf of the respondents, states that if the petitioner files a fresh application, it shall be disposed of strictly in accordance with law on its own merit.

In view of the above, this petition is disposed of with the direction that the petitioner may approach the respondents for correction of the relevant entry by filing an application, which, if filed, shall be disposed of with due promptitude in accordance with law. There shall be no orders as to costs.

H.B.T./N‑20/L Order accordingly.