Adjournment of poll in case of riot
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42.—(1) Where the proceedings at any polling station are interrupted or obstructed by riot or open violence, the presiding officer must adjourn the proceedings till the following day and must forthwith give notice to the returning officer.
(2) Where the poll is adjourned at any polling station—
(a)the hours of polling on the day to which it is adjourned must be the same as for the original day; and
(b)references in these Rules to the close of the poll shall be construed accordingly.