66. Declaration of results
When the counting of the votes has been completed, the returning officer [shall, in the absence of any direction by the Election Commission to the contrary, forthwith declare] the result of the election in the manner provided by this Act or the rules made thereunder.
Amendment notes (1)
- Subs w.e.f. 14-12-1966 . Subs. by Act 47 of 1966, s. 35, for "shall forthwith declare" (w.e.f. 14-12-1966).