14.—(1) An individual candidate may withdraw his candidature by notice of withdrawal—
(a)signed by him and attested by one witness, and
(b)delivered to the returning officer at the place for delivery of nomination papers.
(2) The nominating officer of a registered party or a person authorised in writing by him may withdraw that party’s nomination by a notice of withdrawal signed by him and delivered to the returning officer at the place for delivery of nomination papers.