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Account of election expenses - (1) Every candidate, at any election held under this Act shall, either by himself, or by his election agent, keep a separate and correct account of all expenditure incurred in connection with the election, between the date on which the candidate concerned has been nominated, and the date of declaration of the result of the election both dates inclusive (herein after in this Chapter referred to as 'election expenses'). Explanation I - 'Election Expenses' for purpose of this Act shall mean all expenses in connection with the election, - (a) incurred, or authorised by the contesting candidate, or by his election agent; (b) incurred by any association, or body of persons, or by any individual (other than the candidate or his election agent), aimed at promoting or procuring the election of the candidate concerned; and (c) incurred by any political party, by which the candidate is set up, so as to promote or procure his election: