What are Form 45,46,47,48 and 49 used while finalising election results?

As Pakistan's general elections begin on February 8, it's imperative to grasp the importance of various documents that significantly contribute to the electoral procedures. There are Form 45, 46, 47, 48 and 49, which helps to complete the electoral process. 

Form 45: Result of the Count Form 45, commonly referred to as the “Result of the Count,” contains essential information about the polling station, including the polling station number, constituency name, total registered voters, total votes cast, and detailed breakdown of votes received by each candidate. Candidates can independently verify their received votes through Form 45.

Form 46: Ballot Papers Account Form 46 provides details about the number of ballot papers received at the polling station, the number of ballot papers issued from the ballot boxes, and the number of challenged, incorrect, and canceled ballot papers. Additionally, Form 46 includes information about any irregularities in the voting process.

Form 47: Rejected Votes Form 47 contains information about the unofficial results of the electoral constituency, including the number of rejected votes and the breakdown of votes for each candidate.

Form 48: Consolidation of Results Form 48 is crucial in the preparation of election results as it includes the total number of votes cast for each candidate in a constituency.

Form 49: Final and Official Results Form 49, also known as the Gazetted Form, comprises the final and official results of the election. It includes the names of candidates, their affiliated political parties, and the total votes received in the electoral constituency.