model check list for returning officers and assistant returning officers

(x) Drawings of counting centre be given to Observer.
(xi) Counting halls should be got ready at least 3 clear days before counting - A
report in this regard to be sent by RO to CEO and by Observer to ECI -
consolidated report by CEO also to ECI.
(xii) Photo I-Cards to counting officials/candidates/agents.
(xiii) Arrangement for food packets
(xiv) Drinking water, toilets
(xv) Unauthorized persons not to be allowed.
(xvi) Minister/MP/MLA or other persons having security cover not to be allowed as
election agent/counting agent.
19.6 Security Arrangements –
(i) Proper barricading
(ii) Three tier cordoning system should be setup to prevent unauthorised entry inside
the counting centres.
(iii) No counting agent without proper identity and having photograph duly displayed
on its person shall be allowed to cross the first cordon.
(iv) Identity of candidates/agents and counting officials should also be thoroughly
verified at the first cordon itself.
(v) Magistrate to be posted at entrance to control crowd and regulate the entry.
(vi) Proper frisking at 2nd cordon by state police personnel.
(vii) Barricades for each counting table.
19.7 Facilities at counting centres –
(i) Observers or group of Observers will be provided a separate room or cubicle with
table/chairs, a telephone with STD and fax.
(ii) Telephone of Observers to be installed 15 days ahead of counting and to be made
known to ECI.
(iii) Separate one or more telephone lines with STD and fax for RO/DEO to keep in
touch with CEO and ECI.
(iv) Two internet connections and computers in a separate data room.
19.8 Media centres –
(i) Separate room of adequate size should be provided with telephone, fax, data
communicate network etc.
(ii) PrO or ARO or other senior officer should be made OIC of the media centre.
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