Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act, 2000 (Act No. 27 of 2000)

Chapter 6 : Counting

59. Objections and appeals concerning verification

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(1)At any time before the counting of votes commences, an agent or ward candidate may object to any alleged irregularity or inaccuracy in the verification procedure performed by the counting officer.

 

(2)The objection must be lodged with the counting officer in writing.

 

(3)Section 51(5) to (7), adjusted as may contextually be necessary, applies to the objection.