Verification of polling data
46.—(1)  For the purposes of verifying the polling data stored in any electronic polling machine in accordance with rule 43(7)(b) or 45(1)(b), the chief polling officer may (in the presence of one or more scrutineers) break the seal of any envelope or container referred to in paragraph (2) or rule 34(2), 43(3)(a) or 44(1)(b) or (c), and inspect the contents therein relating to the poll.
(2)  The chief polling officer shall, after inspecting the contents of any such envelopes or containers opened pursuant to paragraph (1), place the contents in envelopes or containers, as appropriate, and seal the envelopes or containers with his seal in such a manner that nothing can be inserted or removed from the envelopes or containers without breaking the seal.
(3)  The chief polling officer shall take all proper precautions for the security of the envelopes and containers and the contents therein.