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The Elections Act 2017 QUESTION #9437
Question 1
Section 70 fixes minimum polling hours. The Commission shall fix hours which shall not be less than how many hours, and may extend them in exceptional circumstances provided the extension decision is taken at least how long before close of poll?
  • Six hours; two hours before close
  • Ten hours; four hours before close
  • Eight hours; three hours before close✔️
  • Twelve hours; six hours before close
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 70 states: 'The Commission shall fix the hours, which shall not be less than eight' and the proviso states the extension decision shall be taken 'at least three hours before the close of the poll'.