Section 43, The Rural Area (2) This Ordinance shall come into operation on the first day of January, 1950, or

(1) No election shall be valid if any corrupt practice iscommitted in connection therewith by the candidate elected. (2) A corrupt practice shall be deemed to be committed by a candidate if it is committed with his knowledge and consent, or by a person who is acting under the general or special authority of such candidate with reference to the election. (3) The expression "corrupt practice" means any of the following offences, namely, personation, treating, undue influence or bribery. PART IX.-MEETINGS oF LocAL AuTHORITIES.