Reference to the Election Tribunal.

(1) Whenever it is alleged that any person who has been elected as member of a Board is disqualified under section 12, sub-section (1) of section 13, or section 16 and such person does not admit the allegation or whenever any member is himself in doubt whether or not he has become disqualified for office under section 12, sub-section (1) of section 13 or section 16 such member or any other member may, and the President at the request of the Board shall refer the matter for decision to the Election Tribunal appointed under section 23. (2) The said tribunal after making such inquiry as it deems necessary, shall determine whether or not such person is disqualified under sections 12, 13 or 16 and its decision shall be final. (3) Pending such decision the member shall be entitled to act as if he were not disqualified.