Section 148(6)(a) provides that if an election petition is not decided within the mandatory period, further adjournments may be granted only on payment of special costs. As amended in 2023, the cost range per adjournment is:

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The Elections Act 2017 QUESTION #9461

Question 1

Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 100,000
Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 25,000
Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 50,000✔️
Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 75,000

Correct Answer Explanation

Section 148(6)(a) [2023 amendment] states: 'special costs ranging from ten thousand to fifty thousand rupees per adjournment and adjournment shall not be granted for more than three days.'

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