Section 49: Functions of polling agents and counting agents.
The Representation of the People Act, 1951Central Act · Act 43 of 1951
(1) A polling agent may perform such functions in connection with the poll as are authorised by or under this Act to be performed by a polling agent.
(2) A counting agent may perform such functions in connection with the counting of votes as are authorised by or under this Act to be performed by a counting agent