President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih ratified on Sunday the Fourth Amendment Bill to the Elections (General) Act (No. 11/2008).
The fourth amendment adds a clause to Section 65 of the Elections (General) Act, defining the time frame for appealing any High Court ruling under the Act at the Supreme Court. It also stipulates the maximum duration for the Supreme Court to issue a ruling on an appeal.
The amendment also modifies Section 73(a) of the legislation, requiring all candidates to submit a comprehensive financial statement to the Elections Commission (EC) within one month of the voting date. The financial report, which must include information mandated by law, must be audited by an authorized institution.
The fourth amendment bill also introduces changes to various sections of the Elections (General) Act (No. 11/2008).
The bill was passed by the Parliament on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the eleventh sitting of the third session. Following ratification, it has been published in the Government Gazette and is now in effect.
The fourth amendment adds a clause to Section 65 of the Elections (General) Act, defining the time frame for appealing any High Court ruling under the Act at the Supreme Court. It also stipulates the maximum duration for the Supreme Court to issue a ruling on an appeal.
The amendment also modifies Section 73(a) of the legislation, requiring all candidates to submit a comprehensive financial statement to the Elections Commission (EC) within one month of the voting date. The financial report, which must include information mandated by law, must be audited by an authorized institution.
The fourth amendment bill also introduces changes to various sections of the Elections (General) Act (No. 11/2008).
The bill was passed by the Parliament on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the eleventh sitting of the third session. Following ratification, it has been published in the Government Gazette and is now in effect.
