47(1)The counting officer may not open the sealed packets of—
(a)the completed corresponding number lists for a relevant election, or
(b)marked copies of the register of electors (including any marked copy notices issued under section 13B(3B) or (3D) of the 1983 Act), and lists of proxies, for a relevant election.
(2)The following provisions have effect as if paragraph (3) were omitted—
(a)rule 51 of the Local Elections (Combination of Polls) Rules;
(b)rule 51 of the Parish Elections (Combination of Polls) Rules;
(c)rule 44 of the Local Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules;
(d)rule 56 of the Mayoral Elections (Combination of Polls) Rules.