Section 21B(9)(l) in Andhra Pradesh Co-Operative Societies Rules, 1964
(l)The counting of votes shall take place immediately after close of the poll at the polling booth itself If however there are more than one polling station or where polling booths are at different locations, then at the end of poll the ballot boxes shall be brought to a common counting center and counting shall take place on the next day. In such cases sealed ballot boxes shall be brought to the counting centre by the presiding officer and-deposited in the safe custody. The election-officer shall then announce to the candidates or their agents present, the time and place at which the counting shall commence next day. Votes shall be counted by or under the supervision of the election officer. Each candidate and his authorised agent shall have a right to be present at the time of counting. But the absence of any candidate or his agent at the time of the counting shall not vitiate counting or announcement of result by the election officer. If for any reason it is not possible to commence or continue the conduct of the counting of votes, the Election Officer shall fix another appropriate date, time and place for counting.