2. For the resolution of doubts, it is hereby declared that-
| (a) the new register of electors for the electoral district of Ratgama, or the electoral district of Kurunegala, shall be deemed at all times to have been, and to be, the register of electors which should have been, and shall be, used for the purposes of any election held, being held, or to be held, under the Order in Council to fill a vacancy in the seat of a Member for that electoral district which occurred after the last general election of Members under the Order in Council prior to the date of commencement of this Act but before such register was certified as required by the Order in Council; and |
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| (b) the provisions of the Order in Council shall, in their application in the case of such register and the election to fill such vacancy, be deemed at all times to have had, and to have, effect subject to, and in accordance with, the provisions of paragraph (a) of this section. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts