Section 53(5) in The Maharashtra Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Rules, 1967
(5)Where a poll becomes necessary, the Returning Officer shall consider the choice of symbols expressed by the contesting candidates in their nomination papers and shall, subject to any general or special directions issued in this behalf by the Collector-(a)allot a different symbol to each contesting candidate in conformity, as far as practicable, with his choice; and(b)if more contesting candidates than one have indicated their preference for the same symbol, decide by lot to which of such candidates the symbol will be allotted.
