(1) The Returning Officer, the Presiding Officer or the Election Commission may adjourn the poll in a sabha area or constituency at any time in case the poll is interrupted or obstructed by :
(i) any riot or violence ; or
(ii) a direct or indirect threat to the election process or conduct of poll; or
(iii) an action of snatching or destroying the ballot papers;
or
(iv) any type of natural calamity; or
(v) booth capturing at the polling station ;
or
(vi) any other sufficient reason to be recorded in writing.
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(2) Whenever the polling is adjourned in terms of the provisions, of sub-rule (1) the Returning Officer shall as soon as practicable, report the matter to the Election Commission who shall appoint a day for a fresh poll and shall fix the time at which such poll shall be held.