Section 49J(3) in Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961
(3)The presiding officer shall thereafter hold a summary inquiry into the challenge and may for that purpose-(a)require the challenger to adduce evidence in proof of the challenge and the person challenged to adduce evidence of proof of his identity;(b)put to the person challenged any questions necessary for the purpose of establishing his identity and require him to answer them on oath; and(c)administer an oath to the person challenged and any other person offering to give evidence.
