Requirement to hold a hearing

The Representation of the People Act 1968, 45 (2) (2)Onthe presentation of an election petition ? (a) the petition shall be signed by the petitioner, or all petitioners if more than one, and shall be presented to a Judge in Chambers who shall fix a day on which the Courtshall hear the petition; (b) the petition shall be heard and determined by a court consisting of at least 2 judges;http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/MU/mauritius-representation-of-people-act-1958/at_download/file