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Electoral Act 2002
138Inquiries by Court of Disputed Returns
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138 Inquiries by Court of Disputed Returns
In proceedings in relation to a petition, the Court of Disputed Returns—
(a) must inquire whether the petition complies with section 135; and
(b) may inquire whether persons who voted were entitled to do so and whether their votes were improperly admitted or rejected; and
(c) must not inquire into the correctness of any electoral roll or the register of electors.