Section 51(1) in Andhra Pradesh Municipal Councils/Nagar Panchayats (Direct Election of Chairperson) Rules, 1986
(1)The Presiding Officer shall close the polling station at the hour appointed for closing under Rule 5 or sub rules (1)(b) and (4) of Rule 49 as the case may be, and shall not thereafter admit any elector into a polling station:Provided that all electors present at the polling station before it is closed shall be allowed to cast their votes.
