Section 35(1) in Tamil Nadu Farmers' Management of Irrigation Systems Election Rules, 2003
(1)Where -(a)the proceedings at any polling station are seriously interrupted or obstructed by any riot or open violence or otherwise; or(b)a large number of electors are unable to attend the poll at a polling station by reason of an act of god, such as flood or fire;(c)the Presiding Officer shall stop the poll at that polling station. The fact that the poll has been so stopped shall be immediately announced by the Presiding Officer to the persons present at the polling station.
