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Article 36
 

Article 36 Void Ballot Papers              (1)       A ballot paper is void if - (a)    not on a prescribed  form; (b)   it is not marked pursuant to Article 29 (3); or (c)    if an elector marked by circle no candidate, or marked more candidates than are to be elected to the Council in the constituency; or if he marked no candidate for the election of the Head or marked by circle more candidates than one at such election.              (2)       If an envelope contains two or more ballot papers for the election of the Council, all ballot papers are void; the same applies to the ballot papers for the election of the Head.              (3)       The damage to the ballot paper has no effect on its validity if all details are visible. Crossed or added names are not taken into consideration.              (4)       In uncertain cases the Ward Election Commission shall issue the final decision in respect of validity or invalidity of a ballot paper