What is the procedure for Declaration of results? Section 66 of Representation of the People Act, 1951
When the counting of the votes has been completed, the returning officer shall, in the absence of any direction by the Election Commission to the contrary, forthwith declare] the result of the election in the manner provided by this Act or the rules made thereunder.
The Representation of the People Act 1951
Section 61 Special procedure for preventing personation of electors
Section 61A Voting machines at elections
Section 63 Method of voting- repealed
CHAPTER V - Counting of Votes
Section 64A Destruction, loss, etc., of ballot papers at the time of counting
Section 66 Declaration of results
Section 67 Report of the result
Section 67A Date of election of candidate
CHAPTER VI - Multiple Elections
Section 68 Vacation of seats when elected to both Houses of Parliament