Paragraph 8 F1
(1)
The petition shall be at issue as from the relevant time, as defined by sub-paragraph (2).
(2)
In this paragraph the relevant time means—
(a)
where the petitioner gives the security for costs required by paragraph 7 by a deposit of money equal to the amount of the security so required, the time when the security is so given; and
(b)
in any other case, the time when—
(i)
the time prescribed for the making of objections under paragraph 7(4) expires, or
(ii)
if such an objection is made, that objection is disallowed or removed,
whichever happens later.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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SI 2001/417
Notes on the whole Act
Textual amendments
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Refs. to registration officer, returning officer or electoral officer are to be construed as refs. to Chief Electoral Officer, 1972 NI 13