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The Elections Act 2017 QUESTION #9432
Question 1
Under Section 61(1) [as amended 2023], the nomination deposit for election to the National Assembly is Rs. 30,000 and for Provincial Assembly is Rs. 20,000. What does Section 61(3) [as amended 2023] now provide regarding refundability of this deposit?
  • It is refunded if the candidate secures more than one-eighth of total votes polled
  • It is refunded only if the candidate wins the election
  • The sum deposited shall be non-refundable✔️
  • It is refunded upon submission of election expense return
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 61(3), as substituted by the Elections (Second Amendment) Act 2023, now states: 'The sum deposited shall be non-refundable' — eliminating the earlier refund provisions.