Grounds for declaring election void

L.

1. (1) The Election Commissioner shall declare the election of a returned candidate void, if he is of the opinion-
   • (a) that such person committed during or in respect of the election proceedings a corrupt practice as specified in section 44-N;
   • (b) that such person declared to be elected by reason of the improper rejection or admission of one or more votes or for any other reason was not duly elected by a majority of lawful votes ;
   • (c) that such person was disqualified for election under the provisions of this Act; or
   • (d) that any nomination paper has been improperly rejected.
2. (2) The election shall not be declared void merely on the ground of any mistake in the forms required thereby or of any error, irregularity or informality on the part of the Officer or Officers charged with carrying out the provisions of this Act or of any rules made thereunder unless such mistake, error, irregularity or informality has materially affected the result of the election.