Section 13A
If for any reason—
of Local Government Elections Act 1960
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Section 13A
(a)
an election is not held on the day appointed for the election or within the appointed time;
(b)
an election fails wholly or in part or becomes void; or
(c)
a casual vacancy occurs among the elected Councillors, the Election Commission shall within sixty days from the date on which it becomes aware of the facts contained in paragraph (a),
(b)
or (c), conduct an election.
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Election may be held after sixty days