Check counting
14 Check counting
A scrutineer may at any time during the counting of the votes, either before the commencement or after the completion of the transfer of the votes (whether original or transferred votes) of any candidate, request the returning officer to make a check count of the papers then comprised in the parcels of all or any candidates (but not of papers set aside as finally dealt with).
The returning officer is to make a check count immediately on receiving the request, unless the returning officer has already made a check count of the same votes.
The returning officer may also recount votes as often as he or she thinks necessary to establish accuracy.
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