Article 39. Examining the correctness of filling of the signature sheets by the Central Election Commission

Central Election Commission shall examine the correctness of filling of signature sheets submitted by political parties in a five-day period. At least fifteen per cent of the required number of signatures of voters and relevant information on voters who have signed the subscription lists are subject to examination.

The same number of votersʼ signatures collected in support of each political party or candidate for President of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be selected for examination by sampling in an equal ratio from each administrative-territorial entity (Republic of Karakalpakstan, region, city of Tashkent).

Central Election Commission may form an expert group, which checks that the signature sheets are correctly filled. The expert group includes experts of internal affairs bodies, justice bodies, as well as representatives of civil society institutions. Authorized representatives of political parties shall participate in the examining of signature sheets.

If, during a random examination by the Central Election Commission of more than a quarter of the signature sheets, it is revealed that the signature sheets were compiled in violation of the law, these signature sheets shall be returned to the authorized representative of the political party, and he shall be given a two-day period for the elimination of the deficiencies. If the number of signatures of supporters (voters) again turns out to be less than the established minimum number, these signature sheets shall be declared invalid in full. In this case, the Central Election Commission denies a political party the registration of a candidate for President of the Republic of Uzbekistan or the right to participate in the elections of deputies of the Legislative Chamber.