(1) If a ballot box used for voting or an electronic device used for voting in a polling station is accidentally damaged or deliberately vandalized, the polling officer shall report the incident to the concerned election officer immediately.
(2) If the ballot box used for voting which has been handed over to the Election Officer is removed in any way, or if it is intentionally vandalized and damaged, or if there is an accidental loss, or if a report is received as per sub-section (1), the Election Officer shall immediately cancel the voting of such polling station and report the same to the Commission. It should be given immediately.
(3) In the polling station where the polling has been canceled according to sub-section (2), the election officer shall fix the date and time of re-voting and publish the notice immediately in such polling station.