regulations shall not invalidate an election and that
minor mis-descriptions in the register (e.g. incorrect
names or identity card numbers 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. The Attorney General must consent to any
prosecution. Clause 28 provides that the Governor may
make regulations relating to the supervision and procedure
of elections (e.g. designation of polling stations,
procedure for voting at elections in electoral college
and functional constituencies and the counting of votes).
14. Part VII (clauses 29 to 40) deals with
election petitions.
Clause 31
15. 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