YSK took a decision regarding the ballot box committee seal stamped on the ballot papers
Some parties, in some ballot boxes president compassto the front of ballot box sealHe also conveyed to the YSK the data that the back of some compasses was sealed, and that this seal was also seen on the front of the compass due to ink stains.
The YSK took a decision after examining the applications. In the decision, “During the counting and casting of ballots, action should be taken in accordance with Articles 98 and 101 of Law No. 298 and Article 41 of Circular No. 135 Indicating the Formation, Duties and Authorities of Ballot Box Boards.”statements were included.
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referred to in the SBE decision. Article 98 of the Law No. 298, “Envelopes that are not in the shape and color given by the ballot box committee, do not have the seal of the district election board and ballot box committee, are completely torn, have any seal, signature, writing, fingerprint or any sign other than the seal of the district election board and ballot box committee, are considered invalid. However, envelopes with the Republic of Turkey Supreme Election Board watermark, emblem and the seal of the District Election Board, even though they do not have the seal of the ballot box committee, and envelopes that cannot be clearly understood to have been made for the purpose of putting a special mark, even if there are stains or scratches on them, are considered valid.contains the provision.
Article 101 of the same law included in the decision of the YSK and Circular No. 135 Indicating the Formation, Duties and Authorities of Ballot Box Boards. ‘Opening the envelopes, counting and casting the votes’ Article 41, titled, “The counting and counting of the votes begins immediately and is open and uninterrupted. Complaints and objections to be made do not stop the work.” provision is included.
