model check list for returning officers and assistant returning officers

19.12 Additional counting staff -
(i) GOI/Central Govt. PSU official on each table as static observer
(ii) He will note down the CU No., Round No., PS No., and candidate wise result, in a
pre-printed format - The format will be handed over to Observer
(iii) DEO to issue I-Card to such staff - They will also be selected randomly by
Observer
19.13 Confirmation report-
(i) About arrangements be sent by DEO to ECI at 5.00 PM on previous day through
CEO
19.14 Counting process –
(i) First start with postal ballots - Ensuring that counting of postal ballots is
completed before counting of votes of EVMs.
(ii) A round wise statement to be prepared by RO in a format.
(iii) RO and Observer, both shall verify it.
(iv) Next round should only start after finishing previous round at all tables.
(v) Table wise round wise results be shown at notice board inside counting centre
and to be announced through public address system.
(vi) Flow of data through GENESYS.
(vii) Round wise data to be faxed to CEO.
(viii) After counting, the fully reconciled data should be checked thoroughly before
result is declared.
(ix) RO shall not declare the result without receiving the authorization in the
prescribed format.
19.15 Random re-counting -
(i) Re-counting of two EVMs selected randomly by Observer from every round
separately and additionally.
19.16 Entry into counting hall (R. 53) –
(i) Only the following persons can enter counting centres: -
(a) Counting Supervisors and Assistants and other staff appointed by RO
(b) Persons authorized by Commission.
(c) Public servants on election duty.
(d) Candidates, their election agents and counting agents.
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