Section 43(1) in Andhra Pradesh Farmers Management of Irrigation Systems Rules
(1)Where the proceedings at any polling station are seriously interrupted or obstructed by any riot or open violence or otherwise or where 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, the Polling Officer shall stop the poll, pending receipt of the orders of the District Election Authority. The fact that the poll has been so stopped shall be immediately announced by the polling officer to the persons present at the polling stations.
