The Representation of the People Act
59Manner 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, 1[and, save as expressly provided by this Act, no votes shall be received by proxy]:
2[Provided that the votes at every election to fill a seat or seats in the Council of States shall be given by open ballot.]
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1. Subs. by Act 24 of 2003, s. 2, for "and no votes shall be received by proxy" (w.e.f. 22-9-2003).
2. Ins. by Act 40 of 2003, s. 3 (w.e.f. 28-8-2003).
CHAPTER IV.--The Poll
- 56 Fixing time for poll
- 57 Adjournment of poll in emergencies
- 58 Fresh poll in the case of destruction, etc., of ballot boxes
- 58A Adjournment of poll or countermanding of election on the ground of booth capturing
- 59 Manner of voting at elections
- 60 Special procedure for voting by certain classes of persons
- 61 Special procedure for preventing personation of electors
- 61A Voting machines at elections
- 62 Right to vote
- 63 [Omitted.]