Grounds for setting aside election

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Part III Part III

Statutory text

(1) If the prescribed authority is of the opinion-
- (a) that on the date of his election rhe elccled person was not qualified or was disqualified, to be elccted under this Act ; or
- (b) rhalanycompr practice haskn'committedby theelected person or his agent or by any o'her pcrson with theconsent of the elected person or his agent; or
- (c) that any nomination has ken improperIy rejected ; or (dl that the result of the election, in so far as it concerns the elec led person, has bcen material1 y affectkd-
  - (i) by the improper acceptance of any nomination : or
  - (ii) by the improper reception, refusa: or rejection of any vote or the reception of any vote which is void ; or
  - (iii) by my noncompl iance with the oi this Act or oi gy rules made under this Act ; the prescribed authority shall set aside the election of the elected penon:.:
(2) When anmelection 'has been set aside under suh- section (I), afresh election shal be held.

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