Section 35 in Andhra Pradesh Municipal Councils/Nagar Panchayats (Direct Election of Chairperson) Rules, 1986
35.
(1)Where a paper seal is used for securing a ballot box, the Presiding Officer shall affix his own signature on the paper seal and obtain thereon the signature of such of the candidates or their polling agents present who are desirous of affixing the same.(2)The Presiding Officer shall thereafter fix the paper seal so signed in the space meant thereof in the ballot box and shall then secure and seal the Box in such manner that the slit for the insertion of ballot paper therein remains open.(3)the seals used for securing a ballot box shall be affixed in such manner that after the box has been closed it is not possible to open it without breaking the seal.(4)Where it is not necessary to use paper seals for securing the ballot boxes, the Presiding Officer shall secure and seal the ballot box in such manner that the slit for the insertion of ballot paper remains open and shall allow the polling agents present to affix if they so desire their seals.(5)Every ballot-box used at a polling station shall bear labels both inside and outside marked with--(a)the serial number if any, and name of the ward;(b)the serial number and name of the Polling Station;(c)the serial number of the ballot-box to be filled in at the end of the poll on the label outside the ballot-box only; and(d)the date of poll.(6)Immediately before the commencement of the poll, the Presiding Officer shall demonstrate to the polling agents and other persons present that the ballot-box is empty and bears the labels referred to in sub-rule (5).(7)The ballot-box shall be closed, sealed and secured and placed them in full view of the Presiding Officer and the polling agents.(8)Before the polling station is opened for the recording of the votes the Presiding Officer shall read to such persons as may be present the provisions of Section 18 of the Act, and shall explain the substance thereof in the main language of the District.
