Section 5. Mode of elections.

(1) Elections under this Chapter shall be conducted in such manner as may be prescribed by rules. (2) Where any dispute arises regarding any such election, the matter shall be referred by the Council to a Tribunal appointed by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette in this behalf, and the decision of the Tribunal shall be final: Provided that no such reference shall be made except on an application made to the Council by an aggrieved party within thirty days from the date of the declaration of the result of the election. (3) The expenses of the Tribunal shall be borne by the Council.