(1) A party may request that the registration thereof to contest the elections be stricken not later than 32 days in advance of polling day. The striking shall be effected acting on an application in writing by the party to the Central Election Commission, signed by the person representing the party or by a person expressly authorised thereby. The party shall also attach the decision on striking to any such application.

(2) By the decision to strike the registration, the Central Election Commission shall also refund the deposit remitted by the respective party or coalition under Article 129 (1) herein.

(3) The deposit referred to in Article 129 (1) herein shall be refunded within seven days after the entry into effect of the decision of the Central Election Commission referred to in Paragraph (2).

(4) Paragraphs (2) and (3) shall furthermore apply upon striking of the registration of a party under Article 135 (5) herein.