# 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, 1[and, save as expressly provided by this Act, no votes shall be received by proxy]:
2[Provided that the votes at every election to fill a seat or seats in the Council of States shall be given by open ballot.]
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1. Subs. by Act 24 of 2003, s. 2, for "and no votes shall be received by proxy" (w.e.f. 22-9-2003).
2. Ins. by Act 40 of 2003, s. 3 (w.e.f. 28-8-2003).
CHAPTER IV.--The Poll
56
Fixing time for poll57
Adjournment of poll in emergencies58
Fresh poll in the case of destruction, etc., of ballot boxes58A
Adjournment of poll or countermanding of election on the ground of booth capturing60
Special procedure for voting by certain classes of persons61
Special procedure for preventing personation of electors61A
Voting machines at elections
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