Grounds for setting aside elections.

(1) If the prescribed authority is of the opinion— (a) that on the date of his election the elected person was not qualified, or was disqualified, to be elected under this Act; or (b) that any corrupt practice has been committed by the elected person or his agent or by any other person with the consent of the elected person or his agent; or (c) that any nomination has been improperly rejected; or (d) that the result of the election in so far as it concerns the elected person, has been materially affected— (i) by the improper acceptance of any nomination, or (ii) by the improper reception, refusal or rejection of any vote or the reception of any vote which is void; or (iii) by any non-compliance with the provisions of this Act or of any rules made under this Act; the prescribed authority shall set aside the election of the elected person.