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1. Photo Electoral Rolls CHAPTER IV PHOTO ELECTORAL ROLLS 1.1. Photo Elctoral Rolls (PER) are available in all States and Union Territories now. This has been done with a view of prevent impersonation on the day of poll. 1.2. The Photo Electoral Roll contains the photographs of the electors in addition to all the information presently incorporated in the existing rolls as per sample format. This simplifies the process of verification of elector’s identity at the polling station on the day of poll. A sample of the Photo Electoral Roll apart from the Title page, Part Header, etc., is annexed at ANNEXTURE XVIII. 1.3. As per the directions of the Commission The EPIC is used for identification of electors at the polling stations. However, if the photograph of the elector is available in the electoral roll, he/she can be identified by means of the photographs on the electoral rolls In the case of those electors, whose identity cannot be established even by means of the photograph in the electoral rolls or whose photograph is not available in the electoral roll, the identity shall be established by means of any of the alternative documents prescribed by the Commission. Separate order for this purpose will be issued by the Commission for each election. 1.4. In so far as the production of EPIC for verification of the elector’s identity is concerned, it may be clarified that If an elector produces an electors photo identity card, which has been issued by the Electoral Registration Officer of another assembly constituency, such card shall also be taken into account provided the name of that elector finds place in the electoral roll pertaining to the polling station where the elector has turned up for voting. But in such cases, it should be ensured that the elector does not vote at more than one place by thoroughly checking the left hand forefinger of the elector to see that there is no indelible ink mark thereon, and by applying the indelible ink on the left forefinger properly while allowing him to vote.
CHAPTER V RANDOMIZATION OF ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES After the Election Commission of India used the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) on an experimental basis for the first time in 1982 in an election in Kerala, the use of EVM was gradually increased and finally the universal use of EVM in the country became a reality in the year 2004 when EVM was used in all polling stations in the General Election to the Lok Sabha. The efficacy of EVM has stood the judicial scrutiny and the independent studies made on the use of EVM have also confirmed the voters’ satisfaction about the use of EVM in elections. The Election Commission of India, from time to time, has been issuing instructions on various measures to be taken at the time of preparation of EVM for use in the elections (vide no 51/8/7/2007-PLN-IV12th October,2007); protocol for first level checking of EVMs before elections (vide 51/8/16/4/2007, dated 12th October,2007) and on protocol for security measures for EVMs (vide 464/)BS/EVM/2007 PLN-IV, 12 th October,2007). In the Handbook for Returning Officers (at elections where electronic voting machines are used) published by the media coordination & publication division of the Commission provides detailed instructions on the various aspects of the EVM management. With an aim at greater transparency, the Commission has introduced a randomization protocol for the deployment of EVM in various assembly constituencies/ assembly segments, as an additional measure and has issued the following instructions to be followed meticulously and without any deviation:- 1. As a general policy, all EVMs available within a district shall be stored at the district headquarters under the direct control of the District Election Officer. It may be possible that due to want of storage space the EVMs may be stored in a decentralized manner in different locations. Even in such cases, for the purpose of first level checking and randomization procedure proposed to be introduced through this instruction, all EVMs available in the district shall be brought to the district headquarters under proper escort. 2. The first level checking as prescribed in the earlier instructions shall from now onwards be carried out by the BEL/ECIL engineers, as the case may be, only at the district head quarters. For coordinating all activities connected with the first level checking, the DEO shall nominate a nodal officer at his level and intimate the name of such officer to the CEO. The first level checking will be done by following the existing instructions and procedures. 3. For the purpose of tracking various steps taken in the process of first level checking, randomization and deployment of EVM, an adhesive label (preprinted sticker) will be prepared and kept ready for use. (This can be organized centrally by the CEO or the DEO can print at their level as per the decision of CEO in this regard). A sample model of such label is given in below.
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When the button marked ‘Result’
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and his signature/thumb impression
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CHAPTER XVII ENFORCEMENT OF ELECTIO
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stations and also in the 100 meters
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the Polling Officer of his duty and
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8. Clerical and printing errors in
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4. Record of electoral roll number
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items of polling materials, in stit
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contesting candidate of his choice.
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CHAPTER XXIII ELECTORS DECIDING NOT
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CHAPTER XXV ISSUE OF POSTAL BALLOT
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servants and no other person. When
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Drivers, Cleaners and Helpers 1.4.1
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CHAPTER XXVII TENDERED VOTES 1. It
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of the voting machine to ensure tha
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3.3. Once the 'Close' button is pre
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candidates contesting the assembly
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CHAPTER XXXII SEALING OF ELECTION P
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D. All the other items, if any, sho
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(v) Visit Sheet (vi) 16-Point Obser
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7.3 Secure the rear compartment of
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The fifth Polling Officer will be i
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37. If open violence or riot takes
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27. General duty of the Presiding O
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(3) In every such case as aforesaid
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61. Special procedure for preventin
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public or private place within a di
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(d) instructions for the guidance o
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such of the contesting candidates o
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(1) The provisions of rule 49-H sha
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(4) Every elector shall vote withou
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49T. Sealing of voting machine afte
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(a) (b) (c) the number of such vote
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in place of elector _______________
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ANNEXURE III (Chapter I Para-5) OUT
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(m) If you have any doubt about you
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personal responsibility to deliver
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16. Maintenance of Presiding Office
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declaration/refused to give declara
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ANNEXURE VIA (CHAPTER VI, Para 5) M
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Date......................... PART
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PART IV DECLARATION AFTER THE SEALI
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To The Station House Officer, .....
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ANNEXURE XI (CHAPTER XVIII, Para 10
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ANNEXURE XIII (CHAPTER XXX, Para 1.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Date.......
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(iii) Number of electors who actual
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ANNEXURE XV (CHAPTER IX, Para 10) F
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(Back side)
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ANNEXURE XVIII Sample of Photo Elec
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