At every election where a poll is taken votes shall be given by
ballot in such manner as may be prescribed, 1[and, save as expressly provided by this Act, no votes shall
be received by proxy]:
2[Provided that the votes at every election to fill a seat or seats in the Council of States shall be given by open ballot.]
2[Provided that the votes at every election to fill a seat or seats in the Council of States shall be given by open ballot.]
1. Subs. by Act 24 of 2003, s. 2, for "and no votes shall be received by proxy" (w.e.f. 22-9-2003).
2. Ins. by Act 40 of 2003, s. 3 (w.e.f. 28-8-2003).