(1)After rejecting the ballot papers which are invalid, the Returning Officer shall-(a)count the maximum number of first preference votes polled, by a candidate, then count the maximum number of second preference votes polled by a candidate and so on and arrange the name of candidates in that order;(b)after such counting, the candidate having obtained maximum number of first preference votes shall be declared elected if the number of vacancy is one and in case of vacancies being two, candidates having obtained maximum number of first and second preference votes shall be declared elected for the second vacancy.(2)When at the end of counting each of the contesting candidates has the same value of votes and no surplus remains capable of transfer, the Returning Officer shall decide by lot which of them shall be excluded, and after the exclusion of one of the candidates, by drawing lots, the candidate shall be declared elected.
