Section 7(1) in The M.P. Panchayat (Gram Panchayat Ke Sarpanch Tatha UP-Sarpanch, Janpad Panchayat Tatha Zila Panchayat Ke President Tatha Vice-President Ke Viruddh Avishwas Prastav) Niyam, 1994
(1)The Presiding Officer shall keep in safe custody the ballot papers referred to in sub-rule (5) of Rule 5, in his office duly scaled along with a copy of the minutes of the proceedings for period of one year.
