Section 31: Decision in case of equality of votes — National and Provincial Assemblies (Elections to Reserved Seats) Act, 1976

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31. Decision in case of equality of votes.—(1) Where after the conclusion of the trial, it appears that there is an equality of votes between two or more candidates and the addition of one vote for one candidate would entitle him to be declared elected, the Tribunal shall so inform the Commissioner who shall then direct a fresh poll to be taken in respect of the said candidates and fix a date for such poll. (2) All the provisions of this Act relating to preservation and inspection of documents shall apply to the fresh poll as at an election held under the provisions of this Act.

Effective date: 1976-01-01

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