Singapore legislation
Clause 28
Clause 28
Votes to be rejected
(1)
The Superintendent shall reject as invalid the following ballot papers only, namely, any ballot paper: —
which is not stamped or perforated or initialled with the official mark;
on which anything is written or marked by which the voter can be identified except the printed number on the back;
which is unmarked;
which is void for uncertainty.
(2)
Where the Superintendent is satisfied that any mark made on a ballot paper clearly indicates the intention of the voter, the Superintendent shall not reject the ballot paper on the ground solely that it has not been marked in all respects in accordance with the directions given for the guidance of voters under the provisions of this Ordinance.
(3)
Before rejecting a ballot paper, the Superintendent shall show it to any counting agent, if present, and hear his views thereon, taking all proper precautions to prevent any person from seeing the number printed on the back of such ballot paper.
(4)
The decision of the Superintendent whether or not any ballot paper shall be rejected shall be final and shall not be questioned in any court.