The packets and other papers referred to in rule 37 shall be retained for a period of two years from the date of declaration of the result of the election, and shall thereafter be destroyed unless a direction to the contrary is given by the Supreme Court or other competent court or by the Election Commission.
Section 38: Disposal of election papers
The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974Central Rules · 1952
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Section | 38 |
| Marginal note | Disposal of election papers |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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