Contents of writ

1 In every writ for a general election or a by-election there shall be appointed— a the latest day for the nomination of constituency candidates; and b a day for the polling to take place if a poll is required, being a Saturday; and c the latest day for the return of the writ. 2 Polling day must not be earlier than the 20th day after nomination day. 3 4 The latest day for the return of the writ (other than a writ issued under section 153E(2) ) shall be the 60th day after its issue. 5 The latest day for the return of a writ issued under section 153E(2) shall be the 78th day after its issue. 1956 No 107 s 76; 1975 No 28 s 30; 1985 No 149 s 18 Section 139(1) : amended , on 28 February 2002 , by section 53(1) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2002 (2002 No 1). Section 139(2) : replaced , on 11 March 2020 , by section 11(1) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2020 (2020 No 2). Section 139(3) : repealed , on 28 February 2002 , by section 53(2) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2002 (2002 No 1). Section 139(4) : amended , on 11 March 2020 , by section 11(2) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2020 (2020 No 2). Section 139(4) : amended , on 28 February 2002 , by section 53(3) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2002 (2002 No 1). Section 139(5) : amended , on 28 February 2002 , by section 53(3) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2002 (2002 No 1).