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ARTICLE 171
 

Prohibition on gathering around polling stations


Gathering within a radius of fifty meters around polling station premises is prohibited. However, only individuals waiting their turn to enter the polling station and cast their votes may gather in line and in order of arrival. Priority shall be given to pregnant women and elderly individuals. Individuals not accredited to the committees for the performance of any function derived from this Act cannot remain within the polling station or the building comprising it for any reason.