Section 39: Variation of dates

39. Variation of dates (1) (a) The Commission may, by Order, vary any date mentioned in this Part except the dates specified in sections 4 (2) and 4A (1), and may substitute other dates for them. (b) An Order made under paragraph (a) may be made either generally or in respect of a particular electoral area. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), where the Commission is satisfied, as respects an election, that it is necessary or expedient to vary the dates mentioned in this Part for the preparation, publication or coming into force of the register of electors for that election, it may, by Order, direct that this Part, except sections 4 (2) and 4A (1), relating to the time at or within which anything must be done in connection with the preparation and publication of any such register or relating to the date of coming into force of any such register, shall have effect subject to such modifications as may be specified in the Order, and may postpone or shorten or extend or otherwise alter any such time or date notwithstanding that it has elapsed or expired. PART III – ELECTIONS