Section 16. Relief that may be claimed by the petitioner

16. Relief that may be claimed by the petitioner.— (1) A petitioner may claim — (a) a declaration that the election of all or any of the returned candidates is void, and (b) in addition thereto, a further declaration that he himself or any other candidate has been duly elected. 1. Ins. by Act 67 of 1993, s. 18 (w.e.f. 1-10-1993). 2. Subs. by s. 19, ibid ., for "Director of Municipal Elections" (w.e.f. 1-10-1993). 3. Subs. by s. 19, ibid ., for "four months" (w.e.f. 1-10-1993). 4. Ins. by s. 19, ibid . (w.e.f. 1-10-1993). 5. Subs. by s. 21, ibid ., for section 14 (w.e.f. 1-10-1993). 6. The words "or an alderman" omitted by s. 22, ibid . (w.e.f. 1-10-1993). 7. Subs. by s. 22, ibid ., for sub-section (2) (w.e.f. 1-10-1993). (2) The expression "returned candidate" means a candidate whose name has been published in the Official Gazette under section 14.