Section 19 in U.P. Zila Panchayats (Election of Adhyaksha and UP-Adhyaksha and Settlement of Election Disputes) Rules, 1994
19. Procedure before the commencement of poll.
(1)The Returning Officer shall, immediately before the commencement of the poll, allow inspection of the ballot box to be used at the poll to such candidates as may be present at the place of polling.(2)The Returning Officer shall then secure and seal the box in such manner that the slit for the insertion of ballot papers remains open.
