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The Representation of the People Order, 1972 (President's Order)

( PRESIDENT'S ORDER NO. 155 OF 1972 )

[ 26th December, 1972 ]

Chapter V

ELECTION DISPUTES

58. The High Court Division shall dismiss an election petition, if-
 
 
 
 
(a) the provisions of 1[Article 49 or] Article 50 or Article 51 have not been complied with; or
 
 
 
 
(b) the petitioner fails to make the further deposit required under clause (4) of Article 57.
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    The words and figure “Article 49 or” were inserted by section 23 of the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2001 (Act No. LVII of 2001)
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