Singapore legislation
Section 12
Section 12
Objections to nomination papers
(1)
Objection may be made to a nomination paper only on all or any of the following grounds:
that the description of the candidate is insufficient to identify the candidate;
that the nomination paper does not comply with or was not delivered in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
that it is apparent from the contents of the nomination paper that the candidate is not qualified to be elected to the office of President;
that the provisions of section 10 have not been observed.
(2)
An objection to a nomination paper must not be allowed unless it is made in person to the Returning Officer, in the manner specified in subsection (3), at the place of nomination between 11 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. on nomination day.
(3)
Every objection must be in writing signed by the objector and must specify the ground of objection.
(4)
The Returning Officer may himself or herself lodge an objection on any of the grounds set out in subsection (1).
(5)
The Returning Officer must with the least possible delay decide on the validity of every objection and inform the candidate concerned of his or her decision, and, if the objection is allowed, of the grounds of his or her decision.
(6)
If the Returning Officer disallows any objection, his or her decision is final and conclusive and is not to be called in question in any court; but if the Returning Officer allows the objection, his or her decision is subject to reversal on an application under section 71.