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1. In the event that a political party fails to fulfil the requirements laid down in Article 19, the Court shall call on the relevant governing body of the political party to provide explanations or submit missing data within a time limit set by it, not shorter than 3 months. If doubts arise, the Court shall examine whether the procedure for appointing the party's governing bodies or filling vacant seats on those bodies referred to in Article 9 (1) (5) has been complied with.
2. If the time limit referred to in paragraph 1 expires with no submissions made, the Court shall issue a decision to strike the political party from the register.