Section 12 in The M.P. Ayurvedic, Unani Tatha Prakritik Chikitsa Vyavasayi Rules, 1973
12. Placing voting papers in safe custody.
(1)After satisfying himself that the electors have affixed their signatures to the counterfoils, the Returning Officer shall tear off the counterfoils, and place them in safe custody pending disposal under Rule 16.(2)The Returning Officer shall at the time of scrutiny endorse "Rejected" on any voting paper which may be rejected on the ground that it does not comply with the instructions on the voting paper.
