Section 31: Ballot papers when invalid

The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974Central Rules · 1952

(1) A ballot paper shall be invalid on which—

(a) the figure 1 is not marked ; or

(b) the figure 1 is marked opposite the name of more than one candidate or is so marked as to render it doubtful to which candidate it is intended to apply; or 18 Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974 [Rules 31—35]

(d) any mark is made by which the elector may afterwards be identified.

Explanation.—The figures referred to in clauses (a), (b) and (c) of this sub-rule may be marked in the international form of Indian numerals or in the Roman form or in the form used in any Indian language, but shall not be indicated in words.

(2) A ballot paper shall also be invalid if, being a postal ballot paper, the signature of the elector is not duly attested.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974
Section	31
Marginal note	Ballot papers when invalid
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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