Section 59 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 – Manner of voting at elections

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Section 59: Manner of voting at elections

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.

Source: official text of The Representation of the People Act, 1951 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

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