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The Elections Act 2017 QUESTION #9407
Question 1
Under Section 9(3), after publication of a returned candidate's name, the Commission's power to declare a poll void under sub-section (1) may be exercised within how many days of such publication before the election becomes final (subject to election petition)?
  • Thirty days
  • Forty-five days
  • Sixty days✔️
  • Ninety days
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 9(3) allows the Commission to exercise void-declaration powers 'before the expiration of sixty days after such publication'; if not finally disposed of within this period, the election becomes final subject to election petition.