Is there a legally mandated filing fee and/or deposit?

Seychelles
? Elections Act(CAP 68A)
? 20th November,1995
? Article 44 (6) The Constitutional Court,before hearing an election petition, shall require the petitioner to furnishsecurity of such nature and in such amount as the Court may direct for thepayment of costs, charges and expenses that may become payable by thepetitioner.
? http://www.seylii.org/sc/legislation/consolidated-act/68a