Section 28 in The Goa Panchayat and Zilla Panchayat (Election Procedure) Rules, 1996
28. Sealing of ballot box before the commencement of the poll.
- The poll shall commence at the hour appointed for such commencement. Immediately, before the commencement of the poll, the Presiding Officer shall show the ballot box to the candidates or their agents as may be present at the polling station, thereafter lock the same, place a seal thereupon in such a manner as to prevent it being opened or unlocked without breaking the seal and place it within his view.
