Use of voting machine in elections

Use of voting machine in elections.— Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or rules made thereunder, the system of giving vote and recording of vote by using voting machine as may be prescribed may be adopted in every election decided, by the State Election Commission considering the circumstances in each region. Explanation:- For the purpose of this section "voting machine" means any electronic machine or any other machine used for giving or recording of votes and it shall also be construed that any reference as to ballot box or ballot paper in this Act or rules made thereunder save as otherwise provided shall include the reference to a voting machine which is being used in any election.