Section 52(3) in Andhra Pradesh Municipalities (Conduct of Election of Members) Rules, 2005
(3)The Presiding Officer of each polling station, as soon as practicable after the close of the poll, shall close the slit of the ballot ox and where the box does not contain any mechanical device for closing the slit, he shall seal up the slit and also allow any polling agent present to put his seal. The ballot box shall thereafter be sealed and secured.
