Section 56(8) in Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj (Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2006
(8)The Returning Officer shall, as far as practicable, proceed continuously with the counting of the votes and shall, during any necessary intervals during which the counting has to be suspended, place the ballot papers, packets and other documents relating to the election under his own seal and the seals of such candidates or agents as may desire to affix them and shall cause adequate precautions to be taken for their custody.
