26.—(1) If an overseas elector has inadvertently handled a ballot paper in such a manner that it cannot be used, the overseas elector shall return it to the Assistant Returning Officer or presiding officer who shall, on being satisfied that the ballot paper has been so inadvertently handled —
(a)
mark the ballot paper as a spoilt ballot paper and cancel it;
(b)
place it in the envelope supplied for the purpose; and
(c)
subject to paragraph (2), give the overseas elector another ballot paper.
(2) An overseas elector shall not be given more than one other ballot paper under paragraph (1)(c).