Issuing of instructions. 18. —(1) The Minister may, whenever he thinks proper so to do, issue to all or any registration authorities or authority such instructions in relation to the registration of electors as he shall consider necessary or expedient in order to ensure the smooth and efficient registration of electors and to secure uniformity of procedure in regard thereto in all registration areas. (2) Subject to subsection (3) , it shall be the duty of every registration authority to observe and comply with all instructions given to them by the Minister. (3) No registration authority shall be required or authorised by an instruction given by the Minister under this section to do any act (whether of commission or omission) which is contrary to this Act.
§ Electoral Act 1992 s. 18Issuing of instructions
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