(1) For work related to counting of votes, the candidate or his election representative shall appoint a number of counting representatives as per schedule-26 as specified by the election officer and give the information to the election officer.
(2) A person whose name is included in the final voter list of the respective local level and who knows how to read simple letters can be appointed as a counting representative.
(3) The counting of votes shall continue until the results of the representative election are announced, unless canceled earlier by the candidate or his election representative.
(4) The election officer shall give the identity card as per schedule-25 to the counting representative appointed as per sub-rule (1).
(5) It shall be the duty of the counting representative to assist in the peaceful completion of the vote count and to stamp the slips to be prepared during the count.