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The Elections Act 2017 QUESTION #9439
Question 1
Under Section 84(3), if a voter fails to prove identity through biometric or new technology adopted under sub-section (2), what is the consequence?
  • The voter is referred to the Returning Officer for a decision
  • The voter is refused a ballot paper
  • Such failure shall not disentitle the voter to cast his vote if otherwise entitled✔️
  • The voter must cast a tendered ballot paper
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 84(3) states: 'Failure of a voter to prove his identity through the new technology shall not disentitle him to cast his vote if he is otherwise entitled so to do under this section.'