Declaration of Results

(i) When the counting of votes is completed, the Returning Officer shall forthwith declare the candidate(s) in order of the number of votes polled in favour of the candidates if more than one candidate(s) is to be elected. If there is an equal number of votes in favour of each of two or more candidates for one vacancy, the selection shall be done by the Returning Officer by draw of lots. (ii) The Returning Officer shall also issue to each successful candidate a certificate of his having been elected to the council and report to the government the date of declaration of the election, and the result thereof. (iii) After the result of the election has been declared by him, the Returning officer shall seal the ballot papers and all other documents relating to the election and shall retain the same with himself in safe custody for a period of six months and thereafter cause them to be destroyed. (iv) A notification would be issued by the Returning Officer announcing the results of the election.