Section 23 in The Orissa Panchayat Samiti Election Rules, 1991
23. Verification of ballot box.
- Immediately before commencement of the poll, the Presiding Officer shall demonstrate to the Polling Agents, if any, are present that the ballot box is empty and is either locked up or so secured by any device that the ballot papers can be inserted therein but cannot be removed therefrom except by breaking or otherwise tampering with the box.
