(1)  The following are entitled to appear in a proceeding under this Part:

(a) the person who made the application under section 205 ;

(b) the Commission;

(c) the person whose election is being disputed;

(d) any other person with the leave of the Court.

(2)  A person who appears pursuant to subsection (1)(b) , (c) or (d) is taken to be a respondent to the application.