Andhra Pradesh Municipal Corporations (Usage of Electronic Voting Machines) Rules, 2001

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    "title": "Andhra Pradesh Municipal Corporations (Usage of Electronic Voting Machines) Rules, 2001",
    "short_title": "Andhra Pradesh Municipal Corporations (Usage of Electronic Voting Machines) Rules, 2001",
    "act_number": "Published vide Notification No. G.O. Ms. No. 544, ",
    "act_year": 2001,
    "act_type": "STATE",
    "location": "Andhra Pradesh",
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    "enactment_date": null,
    "description": "Andhra Pradesh Municipal Corporations (Usage of Electronic Voting Machines) Rules, 2001",
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        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Short Title, extent, and commencement.",
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            "number": "2",
            "title": "2. Design of Voting Machine.",
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            "content": "",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "3. Preparation of Voting Machine by the Election Officer.",
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            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Subject to the foregoing provisions of this rule, the returning officer shall;",
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            "content": "(a) fix the label containing the names and symbols of the contesting candidates in the Balloting Unit and secure that unit with his seal and the seals of such of the contesting candidates or their election agents present as are desirous of affixing the same.\n(b) Set the number of contesting candidates and close the candidate set section in the control unit and secure it with his seal and the seals of such of the contesting candidates or their election agents present as are desirous of affixing the same.",
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        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "4. Arrangements at the Polling Stations.",
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            "content": "(a) a notice specifying the polling area, the electors of which are entitled to vote at the polling station and, when the polling area has more than one polling station, the particulars of the electors so entitled; and\n(b) a copy of the list of contesting candidates.",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "5. Admission to Polling Stations.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) Polling Officers.\n(b) public servants on duty in connection with the election;\n(c) persons authorised by the State Election Commission;\n(d) candidates, their election agents appointed subject to the provisions of Rule 16 of the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (Election of Mayor, Members and Election petitions) Rules, 1987, one polling agent of each candidate;\n(e) a child in arms accompanying as elector;\n(f) a person accompanying a blind or infirm elector who cannot move without help; and\n(g) such other persons as the presiding officer may employ from time to time admit for the purpose of identifying voters or otherwise assisting him in taking the poll.",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "6. Preparation of voting machine for poll.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) the serial number and the name of the ward;\n(b) the serial number and the name of the polling station or stations as the case many be:\n(c) the serial number of the unit; and\n(d) the date of poll.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 6
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "7. Marked copy of electoral roll.",
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            "content": "(a) any entry other than that made in pursuance of sub-rule (3) of rule 40 of the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (Election of Mayor, Members and Election petitions) Rules, 1987, and\n(b) any mark other than the mark made in pursuance of clause (b) of sub-rule (1) of rule 41 of the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (Election of Mayor, Members and Election petitions) Rules, 1987.",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "8. Facilities for Women electors.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 8
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "9. Identification of electors.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 9
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "10. Facilities for public servants on election duty.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) obtain thereon, the signature of the person producing it;\n(b) have the person's name and electoral roll number as mentioned in the certificate entered at the end of the marked copy of the electoral roll; and\n(c) permit him to cast his vote in the same manner as for an elector entitled to vote at that polling station.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 10
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "11. Challenging of Identity.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) warn the person challenged of the penalty for personation;\n(b) read the relevant entry in the electoral roll in full and ask him whether he is the person referred to in that entry;\n(c) enter his name and address in the list of challenged votes in Form 14 of the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (Election of Mayor, Members and Election petitions) Rules, 1987; and\n(d) require him to affix his signature in the said list.\n(a) require the challenger to adduce evidence in proof of the challenge and the person challenged to adduce evidence in proof of his identify:\n(b) put to the person challenged any questions necessary for the purpose of establishing his identity and require him to answer them on oath; and\n(c) administer an oath to the person challenged and any other person offering to give evidence.",
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        },
        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "12. Safeguards against personation.",
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            "content": "(a) refuse to allow his left forefinger to be inspected or marked in accordance with sub-rule (1) or has already such a mark on his left forefinger or does any act with a view to removing the ink mark, or\n(b) fails or refuses to produce his identity card as required by sub rule (3) of Rule 9 he shall not be allowed to vote.",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "13. Procedure for voting by voting machines.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) record the electoral roll number of the elector as entered in the marked copy of the electoral roll in a register of voters in Form-I.\n(b) Obtain the signature or the thumb impression of the elector on the said register of votes; and\n(c) mark the name of the elector in the marked copy of the electoral roll to : indicate that he has been allowed to vote.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 13
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "14. Maintenance of secrecy of voting by electors within the polling station and voting procedure.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) proceed to the voting compartment;\n(b) record his vote by pressing the button on the balloting unit against the name and symbol of the candidate for whom he intends to vote; and",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 14
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "15. Recording of votes of blind or infirm electors.",
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            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 15
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "16. Elector deciding not to vote.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "17. Tendered Votes.",
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            "content": "(a) proceed to the voting compartment;\n(b) record there his vote on the ballot paper by placing a cross mark \"X\" with the instrument or article supplied for the purpose on or near the symbol of the candidate for whom he intends to vote.\n(c) fold the ballot paper so as to conceal his vote,\n(d) give it to the presiding officer who shall place it in a cover specially kept for the purpose; and\n(e) leave the polling station.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 17
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "18. Presiding Officer's entry in the voting compartment during poll.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 18
        },
        {
            "number": "19",
            "title": "19. Closing of Poll.",
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            "content": "",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "20. Account of votes recorded.",
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            "content": "",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "21. Sealing of voting machine after poll.",
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            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 21
        },
        {
            "number": "22",
            "title": "22. Sealing of other packets.",
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            "content": "(a) The marked copy of the electoral roll:\n(b) the register of voters in Form I;\n(c) the cover containing the tendered ballot papers and the list in Form-11;\n(d) the list of challenged votes: and\n(e) any other papers directed by the Election Commission to be kept in a sealed packet.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 22
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "23. Transmission of voting machines, etc., to the Returning Officer.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) the voting machine:\n(b) the account of votes recorded in Form III;\n(c) the sealed packets referred to in Rule 22 and\n(d) all other papers used at the poll.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 23
        },
        {
            "number": "24",
            "title": "24. Procedure on adjournment of poll.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "25. Closing of voting machines in case of booth capturing.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 25
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "26. Procedure and Forms.",
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            "content": "Form I\nForm I\n( See Rule 13)\nRegister of Voters\nRegister of Voters\nElection to the office of the Mayor, Municipal Corporation of_____________________/Member of Municipal Corporation____________________from_____________________Ward.\nNo. & Name of the Polling Station___________\nSl.No.\nSl.No. of elector in the electoral roll\nSignature/Thumb impression of elector\nRemarks\n1.\n2.\n3.\n4.\netc.\nSignature of the Presiding Officer\nForm II\nForm II\n( See Rule 17)\nList of Tendered Votes\nList of Tendered Votes\nElection to the office of the Mayor, Municipal Corporation of___/Member of Municipal Corporation__________from__________Ward.\nNo. & Name of the Polling Station.\nSI. No.\nName of Elector\nSI. No. of elector in electoral roll\nSl.No. in Register of voters (Form) of the person\n\t\t\t\twho has already voted in place of elector\nSignature/Thumb impression of  elector\n1.\n2.\n3.\n4.\n5.\n6.\n7.\n8.\n9.\n10.\nDate:\nSignature of the Presiding Officer\nForm III\nForm III\n( See Rule 20)\nPart-I-Account of Votes recorded\nPart-I-Account of Votes recorded\nElection to the office of the Mayor, Municipal\n\t\t\t\tCorporation of /Member of Municipal Corporation\n\t\t\t\tfrom_________Ward.\nNo. and Name of Polling\n\t\t\t\tStation____________Identification No. of Voting Control\n\t\t\t\tUnit_________\nMachine used at the polling station balloting\n\t\t\t\tunit_______",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Total No. of electors assigned to the Polling\n\t\t\t\tStation.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 27
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "2. Total No. of voters as entered in the\n\t\t\t\tRegister of voters (Form-I)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 28
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "3. No. of voters decided not to record votes\n\t\t\t\tunder rule 16.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 29
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "4. No. of voters not allowed to vote under Rule\n\t\t\t\t14",
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            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 30
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "5. Total No. of votes recorded as per voting\n\t\t\t\tmachine.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 31
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "6. Whether the total No. of votes as shown\n\t\t\t\tagainst item 5 tallies with the total No. of voters as shown\n\t\t\t\tagainst item 2 minus Nos. of voters deciding not to record votes\n\t\t\t\tas against item No. 3 minus No. of voters as against item 4(2-3 &\n\t\t\t\t4) or any discrepancy noticed.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 32
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "7. No. of voters to whom tendered ballot papers\n\t\t\t\twere issued under Rule 17.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 33
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "8. No of tendered ballot papers.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Sl. Nos.\nForm    To\na) received for use\nb) issued to electors\nc) not used and returned",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 34
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "9. Account of papers seals",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 35
        },
        {
            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Serial numbers of paper seals supplied",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Sl. Nos.\nFrom    To",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 36
        },
        {
            "number": "2",
            "title": "2. Total number supplied.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 37
        },
        {
            "number": "3",
            "title": "3. Number of paper seals used.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 38
        },
        {
            "number": "4",
            "title": "4. Number of unused paper seals returned to Returning Officer\n\t\t\t\t(Deduct item 3 from item 2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 39
        },
        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "5. Serial number of damaged paper seal, if any",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Signature of Polling Agents.\n1.\n2.\n3.\n4.\n5.\n6.\nDate:\nPlace:\nSignature of Presiding Officer\nPolling Station No.\nPart II Result of Counting\nPart II Result of Counting\nS.No.\nName of the Candidate\nNo. of Votes recorded\n1.\n2.\n3.\n4.\n5.\n6.\n7.\n8.\n9.\n10.\nTotal:\nWhether the total nos. of votes shown above tallies with the total No. of votes shown against item 5 of Part I or any discrepancy noticed between the two totals.\nPlace:\nDate:\nSignature of Counting Supervisor Name of candidate/ election agent/counting agent Full signature\n1.\n2.\n3.\n4.\n5.\n6.\n7.\n8.\nPlace:\nDate:\nSignature of\n\t\t\t\tReturning Officer.",
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    "metadata": {
        "Act ID": "Last Updated 29th August, 2019 [ap371]",
        "Act Number": "Published vide Notification No. G.O. Ms. No. 544, M.A., Municipal Administration & Urban Development (Elections-II), dated 01.11.2001",
        "Enactment Date": "",
        "Act Year": "2001",
        "Short Title": "Andhra Pradesh Municipal Corporations (Usage of Electronic Voting Machines) Rules, 2001",
        "Type": "STATE",
        "Location": "Andhra Pradesh"
    },
    "updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:55:18"
}