The Representation of the People Act, 1951 · Part IV – Administrative Machinery for the Conduct of Elections

Section 27 – General duty of the presiding officer

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

27. General duty of the presiding officer

It shall be the general duty of the presiding officer at a polling station to keep order thereat and to see that the poll is fairly taken.

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