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Electoral Act, 1998 (Act No. 73 of 1998)

Chapter 4 : Elections

Part 3 : Counting of votes at place other than voting station

53. Objections concerning verification procedure

 

 

(1) At any  time  before  the counting of votes commences, an agent may object to any alleged irregularity or inaccuracy in the verification procedure performed by the counting officer.

 

(2) The objection must be made to the counting officer in the prescribed manner.

 

(3) Section 41(5) to (7), adjusted  as may contextually be necessary, applies to the objection.