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VC004

Votes are sorted/counted at
Question:Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer: c. Special counting centres
Comments: All ballot boxes are transported to the counting centre or venue in a constituency, where the Returning Officer has responsibility over all the ballot boxes for counting purposes.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 85 & 87.
Verified: 2012/02/25
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VC011

When are ballots recounted?
Question:Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s): d. By request
e. Court order
Comments: d. Candidates or counting agents may requests recounts, but the returning officer may refuse the request if it seems unreasonable. e. Election petitions are heard by the High Court and petitions must be submitted within 30 days of the announcement of the result disputed. The decision of the Court must be rendered with 60 days of the registration of the petition. Appeals may be lodged with the Supreme Court.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 87(6), 109, 110(1) & 116(3).
Verified: 2012/02/25
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