403. Procedure in election inquiries.

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        "number": "403",
        "title": "403. Procedure in election inquiries.",
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        "content": "(a) in which the validity of the election of councillors elected to represent the same ward is in question shall be heard by the same Judge, and\n(b) in which the validity of the election of the same councillor elected to represent the same ward is in question shall be heard together.\n(b) if after holding such enquiry the Judge is of opinion-\n(i) that the candidate in whose favour the declaration is sought has received a majority of the valid votes, or\n(ii) that but for the votes obtained by the returned candidate by corrupt practices, such candidate would have obtained a majority of the valid votes.",
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