Section 57(2)(a) in Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Elections) Rules, 1995
(a)declare the poll at the polling station to be void, appoint a day and fix the hours for taking a fresh poll at that polling station and direct that the day so appointed and the hours so fixed be published in the manner laid down in clause (b) of sub-rule (4) of rule 56, besides intimating the contesting candidates or their election agents; or