# The Representation of the People Act, 1951, Section 64: Counting of votes

- Act: The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951)
- In force from: 1951-07-17
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/rp-act-1951/section/64/

## Text

At every election where a poll is taken, votes shall be counted by, or under the 1[supervision and direction] of, the returning officer, and each 2 [contesting candidate], his election agent and his 3[counting agents], shall have a right to be present at the time of counting.

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