Section 16(6) in Andhra Pradesh Conduct of Election of Member (Co-opted), President and Vice-President of Mandal Praja Parishad and Members (Co-opted), Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of Zilla Praja Parishad Rules, 2006
(6)If the number of candidates exceeds more than one for the said seat, the election shall be held by show of hands. The Presiding Officer shall then read out the names of contesting candidates. He shall thereafter record the number of votes polled for each such candidate as ascertained by show of hands. He shall announce the number of votes secured by each candidate and shall declare the candidate who secures the highest number of votes as elected.
