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Section 10Sec./Art. 10
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Postponement of Election. - When for any serious cause such as violence terrorism, loss or destruction of election paraphernalia or records, force majeure, and other analogous causes of such a nature that the holding of a free, orderly and honest election should become impossible in any precinct or precincts or political division or subdivision, the Commission, upon a verified petition and after due notice and hearing, shall postpone the election therein for such time as it may deem necessary: Provided, however, That such postponement of the election shall not be effective unless confirmed by the Supreme Court. For this purpose, the Commission shall immediately certify to the Supreme Court its resolution for review, transmitting with it the pertinent records of the proceedings.
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