(1)  The Commission, not later than 21 days after the last day on which objections may be lodged under section 46(1) in respect of an application for registration of a party, is to consider that application and –

(a) accept that application; or

(b) reject that application in accordance with section 47 .

(2)  In considering an application for registration of a party, the Commission is to take into account any objection in respect of that application which has been lodged under section 46(1) , and may take into account any other information.

(3)  As soon as practicable after the Commission decides to accept or reject an application, it must give the party secretary, and any person who lodged an objection in respect of that application, written notice of –

(a) the decision; and

(b) the reasons for the decision; and

(c) any right to appeal the decision under section 49 .