Grounds for declaring election void

(1) If the authorized officer is of the opinion that: (a) the returned person was not qualified or was disqualified for election under this Act on the date of his election; or (b) any corrupt practice has been committed by the returned person or his agent or by any other person with the consent of the returned person or his agent; or (c) any nomination has been improperly rejected; or (d) the result of the election, so far as it concerns the returned person, has been materially affected by: (i) the improper acceptance of any nomination; or (ii) any improper reception, refusal or rejection of any vote or the reception of any vote which is void; or (iii) any non-compliance with the provisions of this Act or any rules made under this Act, then the authorized officer shall declare the election of the returned person to be void. (2) Subject to the provisions of section 175-A, when the election of a returned person has been declared void under sub-section (1), a new election shall be conducted under the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder.