Presidential Elections Act 1991 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Elections
15. Uncontested elections
Feedback & supportIf, on nomination day after the decision by the Returning Officer of any objection which may have been lodged, only one candidate stands nominated, the Returning Officer must immediately —
Returning Officer
“Returning Officer” means the Returning Officer appointed under section 3;
declare the nominated candidate to be elected to the office of President; and
cause the name of the person so elected to be published in the Gazette.
Nothing in sections 11 and 12 prevents the Returning Officer from exercising any of his or her powers under subsection (1) before 12.30 p.m. if, at 12 noon on nomination day for an election, only one candidate stands nominated.
election
“election” means an election for the purpose of electing the President;