176. Any person tendering his vote shall make the following declaration before the deputy returning officer, a candidate or his representative, if required so to do by him:
“I swear (or, solemnly affirm) that I am qualified to vote, and that I have not already voted at this election.”
If the elector refuses, he shall lose his right to vote at the election and his refusal is recorded in the poll book according to the form provided in Schedule B.