Section 81: Expenses of elections.

(1) The Commission may prescribe-
(a) a scale of remuneration for officers appointed under this Act for the conduct of elections;
(b) a scale of maximum charges in respect of other expenses incurred by an Electoral Officer, a Presiding Officer or a Returning Officer in connection with the conduct of an election and may revise the scales as and when it thinks fit.
(2) An Electoral Officer, a Presiding Officer and a Returning Officer shall, in addition to any remuneration prescribed under paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section, be entitled to such sums in respect of expenses, not exceeding the prescribed scale, in connection with the conduct of an election as are reasonable.