Officers etc., at an election not to act for candidates.- (1) No person who is a returning officer, or an assistant

(2) No such person as aforesaid and no member of a police force shall endeavour- (a) to persuade any person to give his vote at an election; or (b) to dissuade any person from giving his vote at an election; or (c) to influence the voting of any person at an election in any manner. (3) Any person who contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.