(1) If the prescribed authority is of the opinion,-
(a) that on the date of his election the elected person was not qualified or was disqualified, to be elected under this Act; or
(b) that any corrupt practice has been committed by the elected person or his agent or by any other person with the consent of the elected person or his agent; or
(c) that any nomination has been improperly rejected; or
(d) that the result of the election, in so far as it concerns the elected person, has been materially affected,-
(i) by the improper acceptance of any nomination; or
(ii) by the improper reception, refusal or rejection of any vote or the reception of any vote which is void; or 19 H. P. AYURVEDIC AND UNANI PRACTITIONERS ACT, 1968
(iii) by any non-compliance with the provisions of this Act or any rules made thereunder; the prescribed authority shall set-aside the election of the elected person.
(2) When an election has been set aside under sub-section (1), a fresh election shall be held.