The Elections Act 2017

Section 20 subsection 3 states that “As far as possible, variation in population of constituencies of an Assembly or a local government shall not ordinarily exceed ten percent.” Hence, option ‘B’ is correct.

According to the Act, such expenses do include “the government dues and utility expenses the recovery of which has been stayed by any order of a court; or tribunal” (section 2 point xxiii). Hence, option ‘A’ is correct.

According to section 6 subsection 3, “The Commissioner shall constitute benches comprising three or more members of the Commission to hear and decide complaints, applications, petitions or appeals filed before it under this Act”. Hence, option ‘C’ is correct.

As per section 4 subsection 1, “The Commission shall have the power to issue such directions or orders as may be necessary for the performance of its functions and duties, including an order for doing complete justice in any matter pending before it and an order for the purpose of securing the attendance of any person or the discovery or production of any document”. Hence, option ‘C’ is correct.

Section 137 subsection 1 states that “Every Member of an Assembly and Senate shall submit to the Commission, on or before 31st December each year, a copy of his statement of assets and liabilities including assets and liabilities of his spouse and dependent children as on the preceding thirtieth day of June on Form B.” Hence, option ‘C’ is correct.

As per section 2 point (xxxi), a “Presiding Officer” means both, an appointed Presiding Officer for a polling station, as well as an Assistant Presiding Officer performing the functions of a Presiding Officer. Hence, option ‘D’ is correct.

Section 42 states that “The electoral roll for any electoral area prepared under this Act shall come into force immediately upon its final publication and shall remain in force until revised.” Hence, option ‘A’ is correct.

Section 53 subsection 3 states that “The Returning Officer shall, at least thirty days before the polling day, submit to the District Returning Officer for approval a list of such Presiding Officers.” Hence, option ‘B’ is correct.

Section 2 subsection 1 states that “In the performance of its functions, and duties and exercise of its powers, the Commission shall regulate its own procedure.” Hence, option ‘C’ is correct.

As per section 35, “After making additions, deletions, modifications or corrections, if any, under section 34, the Registration Officer shall publish, in the prescribed manner and form, the final electoral roll for each electoral area.” Hence, option ‘A’ is correct.