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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