59. Manner of voting at elections
At every election where a poll is taken votes shall be given by ballot in such manner as may be prescribed, [and, save as expressly provided by this Act, no votes shall be received by proxy]:
[Provided that the votes at every election to fill a seat or seats in the Council of States shall be given by open ballot.]
Amendment notes (2)
- Subs w.e.f. 22-9-2003 . Subs. by Act 24 of 2003, s. 2, for "and no votes shall be received by proxy" (w.e.f. 22-9-2003).
- Ins w.e.f. 28-8-2003 . Ins. by Act 40 of 2003, s. 3 (w.e.f. 28-8-2003).