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51.—(1) In rule 10(1) (decisions as to validity of nomination papers) for paragraphs (3) and (3A) substitute—
“(3) Subject to paragraph (3A), the returning officer must give the decision on any objection to a nomination paper—
(a)as soon as practicable after it is made; and
(b)in any event before the end of the period of 24 hours starting with the close of the period for delivery of nomination papers as set out in whichever timetable in paragraph (2) or (3) of rule 1 applies to the election.
(3A) If in the returning officer’s opinion a nomination paper breaks rule 5A(1) or (1B), the returning officer must give a decision to that effect—
(a)as soon as practicable after delivery of the nomination paper; and
(b)in any event, before the end of the period of 24 hours starting with the close of the period for delivery of nomination papers as set out in whichever timetable in paragraph (2) or (3) of rule 1 applies to the election.”.
Paragraphs (3) and (4) were amended, and paragraph (3A) inserted, by S.I. 2001/417; paragraph (3A) was amended by S.I. 2010/1178.
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