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Article 18
 

1. Voter lists shall be submitted by the precinct election commission for general familiarization and further adjustment no later than 10 days prior to the voting day, and, in cases stipulated by part 4 - 16 of Article 16 of this Federal Law, after this date – immediately after the compilation of the voter lists. In the case of early voting PEC disclose voter lists to voters for familiarization and additional correction 21 days before the voting day.


2. Each citizen of the Russian Federation possessing a right to vote shall be entitled to file a complaint with the PEC for putting him/her on the voter list, as well as of any other mistake or inaccuracy in the voter list. The precinct election commission must review the complaint (application) and revise the mistake or inaccuracy, or give a written answer to the applicant indicating the reason for denying the application within 24 hours, but not later than the voting is commenced. Applicant must be provided with a copy of this decision.


3. The decision of the election commission mentioned in part 2 of this Article may be appealed in a higher election Commission or in court (at the location of PEC), which are required to adjudicate the complaint (application) within three days, or immediately if the complaint is filed, three or fewer days prior to the voting or on the voting day. In the event of a decision in favour of the applicant, the precinct election commission shall immediately make the necessary corrections in the voter list.


4. Each citizen of the Russian Federation may report to the precinct election commission on changes of voter data mentioned in part 10 of Article 16 of this Federal Law as is fixed in the voter lists at the respective polling station.