In force · As amended up to 2026-08
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,[3] [and, save as expressly provided by this Act, no votes shall be received by proxy]:
1. Ins. by Act 1 of 1989, s. 9 (w.e.f. 15-3-1989).
2. Ins. by s. 10, ibid. (w.e.f. 15-3-1989).
3. Subs. by Act 24 of 2003, s. 2, for "and no votes shall be received by proxy" (w.e.f. 22-9-2003).
1[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: India Code