Section 44(5) in West Bengal Trade Unions Rules, 1998
(5)(a)The Presiding Officer shall, immediately before the poll, satisfy all persons that the ballot box is empty.(b)Every ballot box used at a polling station shall bear on the outside labels marked with(i)the serial number, if any, and the name of the particular election,(ii)the serial number and the name of the polling station,(iii)the serial number of the ballot boxes where more than one ballot box is used, and(iv)the date of the poll.(c)Immediately before the commencement of the poll, the Presiding Officer shall demonstrate to the polling agent and other persons present that the ballot box bears the label referred to in clause (b).(d)The ballot box shall be closed, sealed and secured immediately after the poll. The polling agents, as may be present, may also affix their seals. The ballot box shall then be placed in full view of the Presiding Officer, Polling Officers, and Polling Agents.
