Section 102(e) in Goa Co-operative Societies Rules, 2003
(e)The Returning Officer shall, as far as practicable, proceed continuously with the counting of the votes and shall, during any intervals when the counting has to be suspended, keep the voting papers, packets and other documents relating to the election sealed with his own seal and the seal of such candidate or counting agents as may desire to affix their seals and shall cause adequate precautions to be taken for their safe custody.