candidates receiving the highest number of votes
in the first election have an equal number of
votes, only those two candidates shall compete
in the run-off election.
If there are two
candidates in second position with an equal
number of votes, then the run-off election shall
be held among the top three candidates.
(b) If any of the two candidates withdraws from the
run-off election, the candidate receiving the
third highest number of votes in the first
election may stand for election in the run-off
election.
(c) The People’s Majlis shall enact a statute
governing the conduct of presidential elections.
Vice President
112.
(a) There shall be a Vice President of the Maldives
who shall assist the President in the discharge of
his duties and responsibilities.
(b) Every candidate for President shall publicly
declare the name of the Vice President who will
serve with him.
(c) The qualifications of office for the Vice President
shall be the same as those for the President.
(d) If the office of the President becomes vacant for
any reason, the Vice President shall succeed to
the office of the President.
Jurisdiction of the
Supreme Court
113.
The Supreme Court, sitting together in session, shall
have sole and final jurisdiction to determine all
disputes
concerning
the
qualification
or
disqualification, election, status, of a presidential
candidate or running mate or removal of the President
by the People’s Majlis.
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