152CHow application under section 152A to be dealt with

1. On receiving an application made under section 152A(1), the Returning Officer or, as the case requires, the Electoral Commission must, without delay, determine whether or not the candidate became incapacitated before the close of nominations.

2. For the purpose of making a determination under subsection (1), the Returning Officer or Electoral Commission may make any inquiries, and seek any assistance (including, without limitation, expert medical assistance), that the Returning Officer or Electoral Commission considers necessary.

3. If, before midnight on nomination day, the Returning Officer or Electoral Commission determines that the candidate became incapacitated before the close of nominations, the Returning Officer or Electoral Commission must cancel the candidate’s nomination.

4. If the Returning Officer or Electoral Commission has not made a determination under subsection (1) before midnight on nomination day, then—

5. section 152A does not apply; and
6. the application is to be treated as if it were an application under section 153G(1), and is to be determined accordingly.

7. As soon as practicable after making a determination under subsection (1), the Returning Officer or Electoral Commission must inform the applicant or applicants of that determination.