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The Elections Act 2017 QUESTION #9436
Question 1
Section 63(3) provides that if an Appellate Tribunal cannot decide an appeal within the time fixed by the Commission, the appeal shall:
  • Be transferred to another Appellate Tribunal
  • Be referred to the Supreme Court
  • Abate and the Returning Officer's decision shall be final✔️
  • Be remanded for fresh scrutiny
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 63(3) states: 'If the Appellate Tribunal is not able to decide the appeal within the time fixed by the Commission under sub-section (2), the appeal shall abate and decision of the Returning Officer shall be final.'