Electoral system for national legislature

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY (ELECTIONS) ACT (1954, last amended in 1990)

44. Election return. [36 of 1965]. [12 of 1990].

1. The returning officer within seven days next following that upon which he has made the final count of or ascertained the number of votes given for each candidate, shall deliver personally or transmit by registered post to the Chief Elections Officer -

a) the writ with his return in Form 33 endorsed thereon that the candidate having the majority of votes has been elected;