SC allows UP panchayat poll counting after govt assures to follow COVID-19 guidelines ANI | Updated: May 01, 2021 13:22 IST New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Saturday allowed the process of counting of votes of the Uttar Pradesh Gram Panchayat polls starting tomorrow while taking into note the assurance given by the State Election Commission that necessary measures will be in place in terms of Covid-19 guidelines. A Bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar took into note the submissions of the State Election Commission that Class I gazetted officials will be responsible for adherence to COVID-19 protocol at each counting centre.