Since the ballot paper or electronic voting machine (EVM) showed only the list of candidates, a voter could not record his vote under Section 49-O directly, but had to inform the presiding officer at the election booth.
Because the ballot paper or electronic voting machine (EVM) only showed the candidate names, voters couldn't cast their votes directly through the system as per Section 49-O. They were required to inform the election official at the polling booth about their choice.