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Every officer, Assistan t Agent or oth er person who perform any duty in connection with the recording or counting of votes in Panchayat election shall maintain the secrecy of the voting and shall not (except for some purpose authorised by or under any law) communicate to any person any information calculated to violate such secrecy. THE ASSAM GAZETTE , EXTRAORDINARY, MARCH 30, 2000 297 Any person who contrav enes this provision shall be punishable with im prisonment for a term which may extend to three mo nth s or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees or with both. An offence under this section is cognizable and bailable. Officers etc. at election to act for candidates or influence voting.