(1) In cases where the nomination of a candidate has been registered but the election results have not been announced, a complaint can be filed before the Election Commission through the relevant election officer with clear evidence that a candidate is or has been disqualified.
(2) If a complaint is received in accordance with sub-section (1), the concerned election officer may ask such candidate for an explanation within seven days.
(3) After receiving the explanation as per sub-section (2) or if the explanation is not received within the deadline, the relevant election officer shall send the complaint as per sub-section (1) and related documents to the Commission as soon as possible.
(4) After receiving the complaint and related documents according to sub-section (3), the Commission may, if it wishes, understand the relevant candidate or demand additional evidence.
(5) The Commission shall make a decision regarding the disqualification of the candidate within seven days from the date of receipt of the complaint from the Election Officer as per sub-section (3) after conducting the necessary investigation on the complaints and attached documents received under this section.
(6) According to this section, the procedure to be adopted by the Commission in making a decision regarding the disqualification of the candidate shall be as determined by the Commission.
(7) Notwithstanding anything else written in this section, the operation of such election shall not be affected solely because the commission has not made a decision regarding the disqualification of a candidate in accordance with this section.