(1) if the Tribunal, after making such inquiry, as it deems necessary finds in respect of any person, whose election is called in question by a petition that his election was valid, it shall dismiss the petition as against such person and may award cost at its discretion.
(2) If the tribunal finds that the election of any person was invalid, it shall either–
(a) declare a casual vacancy to have been created; or
(b) declare another candidate to have been duly elected, whichever course appears, in the particular circumstances of the case, the more appropriate, and in either case, may award costs as its discretion.
(3) In the event of the Tribunal declaring a casual vacancy to have been created, it shall direct the Magistrate of the district or other authority prescribed in this behalf to take proceedings for filling the vacancy.