Section 37 in The Maharashtra District Planning Committee (Election) Rules, 1999
37. Maintenance of secrecy of voting by voters within polling station and voting procedure.
(1)The voter, on receiving the ballot paper, shall forthwith,-(i)proceed to one of the polling compartments:(ii)put, (a mark) with the instrument supplied for the purpose, [against the name] [These words were substituted for the words 'on the symbol' by G. N. of 5.5.2000.] of the candidate for whom he intends to vote;(iii)fold the ballot paper so as to conceal his vote;(iv)if required, show to the Presiding Officer the distinguishing mark on the ballot paper:(v)insert the folded ballot paper into the ballot box; and(vi)quit the polling station.(2)No voter shall be allowed to enter a polling compartment when another voter is inside it.
