: (1) During examination of nomination papers registered in accordance with section 18, the candidate, his representative, proposer or supporter must be present at the date, time and place specified in the notification of the election program.
(2) In the presence of the persons mentioned in sub-section (1), the Election Officer shall check the nomination papers of all the candidates. However, even if a candidate, his proposer, supporter or representative who is required to be present is not present, this sub-section shall not be considered as an obstacle to check the nomination paper and make a decision on the matter in accordance with the law.
(3) The Election Officer may postpone the examination of nomination papers in any of the following cases and if the examination of nomination papers is postponed, the Commission shall be informed about it:-
(a) If during the examination of nomination papers, riots and other unusual circumstances occur at that place,
(b) In case of uncontrollable circumstances due to natural calamities.
(4) If the action related to examination of nomination papers is postponed according to sub-section (3), the election officer shall examine the nomination papers as soon as possible based on any instructions of the Commission.
(5) Other provisions related to examination of nomination papers shall be as prescribed.