February 15, 1993

PART V
PARTICULAR ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS

B. SPECIAL ACTIONS

Rule 25
Disqualification of Candidates

      Section 1. Grounds for Disqualification. - Any candidate who does not possess all the qualifications of a candidate as provided for by the Constitution or by existing law or who commits any act declared by law to be grounds for disqualification may be disqualified from continuing as a candidate.

      Sec. 2. Who May File Petition for Disqualification. - Any citizen of voting age, or duly registered political party, organization or coalition of political parties may file with the Law Department of the Commission a petition to disqualify a candidate on grounds provided by law.

      Sec. 3. Period to File Petition.- The petition shall be filed any day after the last day for filing of certificates of candidacy but not later than the date of proclamation.

      Sec. 4. Summary Proceeding. - The petition shall be heard summarily after due notice.

      Sec. 5. Effect of Petition if Unresolved Before Completion of Canvass. - If the petition, for reasons beyond the control of the Commission, cannot be decided before the completion of the canvass, the votes cast for the respondent may be included in the counting and in the canvassing; however, if the evidence of guilt is strong, his proclamation shall be suspended notwithstanding the fact that he received the winning number of votes in such election.
 

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