### same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Election Ordinance 《選舉條例》

12. ERO may require further particulars or proof
(1) The ERO may, before making a determination under section 11, require, in writing, the applicant to—
(a) furnish in writing, within the specified period, either—
(i) further particulars relating to the application as specified by the ERO; or
(ii) proof that the applicant is eligible to be registered; or
(b) furnish in writing, within the specified period, both such particulars and proof.
(2) When making a requirement, the ERO must also inform the applicant, in writing, that—
(a) if the applicant does not furnish the particulars or proof within the specified period; or
(b) if the ERO is not satisfied with the furnished particulars or proof,

the ERO may decide not to consider the application further.
(3) If an applicant—
(a) does not furnish any particulars or proof required by the ERO within the specified period; or
(b) does not furnish particulars or proof to the satisfaction of the ERO,

the ERO may decide not to consider the application further.
(4) If, in relation to an application for registration in the Indigenous Villages and Composite Indigenous Villages provisional register—
(a) the ERO is unable to make a requirement under this section because the applicant has not furnished—
(i) the principal residential address;
(ii) a postal address in Hong Kong for the ERO to communicate with the applicant; or
(iii) a facsimile number or an electronic mail address for the ERO to communicate with the applicant; and
(b) the ERO is unable for that reason to determine whether or not the applicant is eligible to be registered,
the ERO may decide not to consider the application further.
(5) In this section, specified period (指明期間) means a period specified by the ERO, which must be a period ending on or before 6 August following the making of the requirement. (12 of 2009 s. 24)

13. Registration in Existing Villages register
If, in respect of an application for registration in an Existing Villages provisional register, the ERO determines, having regard to information relevant to section 15(4) of the Election Ordinance, that the applicant is eligible to be registered for the Village named by the applicant on the application, the ERO must record that person’s name and principal residential address in the division for that Village.

14. Registration in Indigenous Villages and Composite Indigenous Villages register
If, in respect of an application for registration in an Indigenous Villages and Composite Indigenous Villages provisional register, the ERO determines, having regard to information relevant to section 15(5) of the Election Ordinance, that the applicant is eligible to be registered for the Village named by the applicant on the application, the ERO must record that person’s name in the division for that Village.

### same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Election Ordinance 《選舉條例》

14A. Registration in Market Towns register
If, for an application for registration in a Market Towns provisional register, the ERO determines, having regard to information relevant to section 15(5A) of the Election Ordinance, that the applicant is eligible to be registered for the Market Town named by the applicant on the application, the ERO must record that person’s name and principal residential address in the division for that Market Town.
(5 of 2014 s. 23)

15. ERO to inform applicants of determinations and decisions
(1) When the ERO determines that an applicant is eligible to be registered in an Existing Villages provisional register, the ERO must, as soon as practicable, inform the applicant, in writing—
(a) of the determination; and
(b) the name of the Existing Village for which that person is being registered.
(2) When the ERO determines that an applicant is eligible to be registered in an Indigenous Villages and Composite Indigenous Villages provisional register, the ERO must, as soon as practicable, inform the applicant, in writing—
(a) of the determination; and
(b) the name of—
(i) the Indigenous Village; or
(ii) the Composite Indigenous Village,
for which that person is being registered.
(2A) When the ERO determines that an applicant is eligible to be registered in a Market Towns provisional register, the ERO must, as soon as practicable, inform the applicant, in writing—
(a) of the determination; and
(b) the name of the Market Town for which that person is being registered. (5 of 2014 s. 24)
(3) If the ERO determines that an applicant for registration in a provisional register is not eligible to be registered in the provisional register, the ERO must, as soon as practicable, inform the applicant, in writing and by post, of the determination. (5 of 2014 s. 24; L.N. 12 of 2016)
(4) (Repealed 5 of 2014 s. 24)(5) If the ERO makes a decision under section 12(3) not to consider an application further, the ERO must, as soon as practicable, inform the applicant, in writing and by post, of the decision. (L.N. 12 of 2016)

### same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Election Ordinance 《選舉條例》

16. ERO to have power to require information to prepare registers
(1) For the purpose of preparing a register, the ERO may require a public authority to furnish such information as the ERO may specify.
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the ERO may require a public authority to furnish—
(a) the name, identity document number, sex and principal residential address of a person who appears to the ERO to be eligible under section 15 of the Election Ordinance to be registered as an elector for an Existing Village; (5 of 2014 s. 25)
(b) the name, identity document number, sex and information relating to indigenous inhabitant status of a person who appears to the ERO to be eligible under that section to be registered as an elector for an Indigenous Village or a Composite Indigenous Village; or (5 of 2014 s. 25)
(c) the name, identity document number, sex and principal residential address of a person who appears to the ERO to be eligible under that section to be registered as an elector for a Market Town. (5 of 2014 s. 25)
(3) When the ERO requires information from a public authority, that authority must furnish the required information to the ERO within 14 days of making the requirement.
(4) If the ERO thinks fit, the ERO may, in a particular case, extend the period referred to in subsection (3). If the period is extended, the public authority must furnish the information within the extended period.
(5) For the avoidance of doubt, it is stated that the ERO may make a requirement for information under this section only for the purpose of preparing a register.
(6) A person may use information obtained under this section only for the purpose of preparing a register or in connection with an investigation or proceedings relating to an offence under this Regulation.
(7) In this section—
prepare (擬備) means compile, revise, correct or publish;
public authority (公共主管當局) includes a public officer or a member of a public body.

### same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Election Ordinance 《選舉條例》

19A. Application for change of principal particulars in existing final register
(1) A person whose personal particulars are recorded in the existing final register (applicant