Section 58. Fresh poll in the case of destruction, etc., of ballot boxes

9[ 58. Fresh poll in the case of destruction, etc., of ballot boxes.— (1) If at any election, — (a) any ballot box used at a polling station or at a place fixed for the poll is unlawfully taken out of the custody of the presiding officer or the returning officer, or is accidentally or intentionally destroyed or 1. The words "or the elected members of the Coorg Legislative Council" omitted by Act 49 of 1951, s. 44 and the Fifth Schedule (w.e.f. 6-9-1951).