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Article 113 Report on withdrawal

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(1)

In every case of the withdrawal of an Assembly election petition, the court giving leave for the withdrawal shall make a report to the presiding officer of the Assembly as required by paragraph (2).

(2)

The report shall state whether in the court’s opinion the withdrawal of the petition was—

(a)

the result of any agreement, terms or undertaking, or

(b)

in consideration of any payment, or in consideration that the seat should at any time be vacated or in consideration of the withdrawal of any other election petition or for any other consideration,

and, if so, shall state the circumstances attending the withdrawal.

(3)

The presiding officer of the Assembly shall publish any report received by him under this article.