regulations shall not invalidate an election and that
minor mis-descriptions in the register (e.g. incorrect
names or addresses of electors) shall not invalidate
the election. Clause 26 provides for the presumption
of the validity of an election unless it is questioned
by an election petition. Clause 27 provides for
offences committed by the returning officer or his
staff. Clause 28 provides that the Governor may make
regulations relating to the supervision and procedure
of elections (e.g. designation of polling stations and
the counting of votes).
13. Part VII (clauses 29 to 40) deals with
election petitions.
Clause 31
14. Clause 29 sets out the grounds on which an
election may be questioned by an election petition.
Clause 30 provides that 10 or more electors or a
candidate may present an election petition.
sets out who may be made a respondent to the petition.
Clause 32 sets out the jurisdiction of the Court in
respect of an election petition including the making
of rules by the Chief Justice. Clause 33 provides for
a time limit of 2 months after an election for the
presentation of an election petition. Clause 34
provides for security for costs. Clause 35 provides
for the determination by the Court of any question
raised by an election petition. Clause 36 provides
for the withdrawal of an election petition and for