Section 64 in The West Bengal Municipal Elections Act, 1994
64. Manner of voting at elections. -
At every election where a poll is taken, votes shall be given by ballot in such manner as may be prescribed, and no votes shall be received by proxy:[Provided that notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or the rules made thereunder, the manner of giving, or recording of, votes by a voting machine shall be such as may be prescribed:] [Provisos inserted by W.B. Act 9 of 2000, w.e.f. 21.2.2000.][Provided further that a voting machine may be used at an election in such constituency or constituencies as the Commission may, having regard to the circumstances in each case, by notification, specify.] [Provisos inserted by W.B. Act 9 of 2000, w.e.f. 21.2.2000.]
