(1) Any person who without lawful excuse, the proof whereof shall be on him, destroys, mutilates, defaces or removes any notice which is exhibited under the authority of this Decree or any document which is made available for inspection in pursuance of this Decree commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a term of imprisonment not exceeding six months.

(2) A Court convicting a person of an offence under the provisions of this section shall, within fourteen days of the said conviction, report the same in writing to the Electoral Commissioner.