: (1) Before the counting of votes at the polling station is completed or the counted ballots are sealed, any candidate, his election representative or the counting representative may immediately submit a written application to the Election Officer with reasons for re-counting of some or all of the ballots. .
(2) If an application is received according to sub-section (1), the election officer may immediately register the application and re-count if it appears necessary to re-count.
(3) According to sub-section (2), if it is found that a recount is not necessary, the election officer shall make a decision on the matter and inform the candidate, his election representative or the counting representative who is present at that place before announcing the election result.