SEALING OF EVM AND VVPAT AFTER THE CLOSE OF POLL

 


DOs& DON'Ts SEALING  OF  EVM  AND  VVPAT  AFTER  THE  CLOSE  OF    POLL

@    Dos :

1. Switch off the power in the Control Unit before disconnecting the Ballot Unit(s), the Control Unit and VVPAT. 

2. Ensuret hat the power pack of VVPAT has been  removed; paper slips contained in the drop box of the VVPAT are intact and the Ballot Unit(s), the Control Unit and VVPAT put back in their respective carrying cases.

3. Ensure that each carrying case is sealed at both ends by passing a thread through the two holes provided for the purpose on both sides of the carrying case and puttingthreadsealwithanaddresstagshowingtheparticularsoftheelection,the PS and the unit contained therein and carrying the signature of Presiding Officer with date and seal on it.

4. Ensurethatthecandidatesortheirpollingagentsarepresentanddesirousof putting their seals shall also be allowed to do so.

5. Ensure that the names of the candidates/polling agents who have affixed their seals on the carrying case of the Ballot Unit(s) and Control Unit are noted in the declaration which PRO makes at the close of the poll.


@    DON'Ts

1. Do not use any Proforma for the PRO diary other than the one furnished.

2. Do not forget to put correct Address tag on the EVMs and VVPATs at the time of sealing.

3. Do not put wax on the EVMs, VVPATs and their carrying cases at the time of sealing.