(1) Where an election is contested for one post
a candidate who has secured the highest number of votes shall be deemed to
have been elected.
(2) Where the election is contested for more than one post candidates
who secure more votes shall be deemed to have been elected respectively.
(3) If there is only one candidate for a post for which election is
contested or there are less candidates than the number of posts for which an
election is contested, such candidate shall be declared elected unanimously.
(4) If the numbers of valid votes secured by candidates are equal the
election officer shall have to select a candidate by a lottery between the
candidates who have secured equal number of votes. A candidate who is so
elected by lottery shall be deemed to have secured one more vote.