# Representation of the People Act 1983, Section 196: Costs or expenses.


In relation to municipal elections in the City, any costs or expenses directed to be paid under section 132 . . . above by the authority for which the election was held shall—
(a) if incurred in respect of a ward election, be paid out of the general rate; and
(b) in any other case, be paid by the chamberlain of the City out of the City’s cash.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/2/section/196 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/representation-of-the-people-act-1983/section-196
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