(1) In the event that nominations for membership have been registered but the election results have not been announced, if anyone believes that a candidate is or has become ineligible, a complaint can be made to the Commission through the relevant election officer along with clear evidence.
(2) If a complaint is received in accordance with sub-section (1), the election officer may request an explanation in this regard by giving seven days to such candidate.
(3) After receiving the explanation as per sub-section (2) or if the explanation is not received within the deadline, the election officer shall send the complaint as per sub-section (1) and the related documents to the Commission as soon as possible.
(4) After receiving the documents with the complaint according to sub-section (3), the Commission may, if it wishes, understand the relevant candidate or request additional evidence.
(5) The Commission shall examine the documents including the complaint received from the election officer according to sub-section (3) and make a decision regarding the disqualification of the candidate within seven days from the date of receipt of the complaint.
(6) According to sub-section (5), the procedure to be adopted by the Commission while deciding on 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.