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Preparation of ballot paper account and supply of attested copies.

Election Commission's message No. 464/LA/85, dated 7th February, 1985 to all Chief Electoral Officers.
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Subject :- Preparation of Ballot Paper Account and Supply of attested copies to agents.

Reference Assembly General Election in March 1985. Attention is invited to instructions contained in paragraph three to five of Chapter XX of Hand-book for Presiding Officers (1984-Edition) regarding preparation of ballot paper account and supply of attested copy of account to agents of candidates at polling stations and non-sealing of Presiding Officers diary. Commission hereby directs that Presiding Officer while preparing ballot paper account should prepare one extra copy of account and that copy should be attached with Presiding Officers diary. Further Presiding Officer Diary along with extra copy of ballot paper account should not repeat not be sealed or kept in strong room where polled ballot boxes are kept. Presiding Officers dairy should always be available for inspection till counting of votes is over and result of election has been declared. Inform all Returning Officers and Presiding Officers to comply with above directions in the General Elections and all future elections. This should be brought out clearly during training classes conducted for Presiding/Polling Officers. Acknowledge receipt and confirm action taken.



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