Section 18(4) in Punjab State Veterinary Council Rules, 1997
(4)The scrutiny and counting of votes received by the Returning Officer by post would take place on the same day and place where the counting would commence for votes polled at polling stations. The Returning Officer shall allow the candidates or his authorised agent to be present at the time of opening the outer envelope and counting of the votes :Provided that the voting papers received by post shall be rejected by the Returning Officer, if the same are not in accordance with the instructions containing in Form IV of these rules.
