Bihar
Labour CodeNotification regarding declaration of election holiday on occasion of bye-election to 192-Bankipur Assembly constituency on 30th July 2026
Bihar published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: bihar-notification-regarding-declaration-of-election-holiday-on-occasion-of-bye-election-to-192-bankipur-assembly-constituency-on) on 2026-07-27, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to declare a public holiday to facilitate the conduct of free and fair elections in the 192-Bankipur Assembly constituency.
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| Gazette ID | bihar-notification-regarding-declaration-of-election-holiday-on-occasion-of-bye-election-to-192-bankipur-assembly-constituency-on |
| Category | Labour Code |
Action Required
Employers in Bihar must declare a holiday on 30th July 2026 to allow their employees to participate in the bye-election, and ensure that they are not penalized or discriminated against for exercising their right to vote. Employers must also ensure compliance with the relevant labour laws and regulations.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- The Bihar Shops and Establishments Act
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Bihar must declare a holiday on 30th July 2026 to allow their employees to participate in the bye-election, and ensure that they are not penalized or discriminated against for exercising their right to vote. Employers must also ensure compliance with the relevant labour laws and regulations. |
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Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to declare a public holiday to facilitate the conduct of free and fair elections in the 192-Bankipur Assembly constituency.
Summary
The Bihar government has declared a holiday on 30th July 2026 for the bye-election to the 192-Bankipur Assembly constituency, which may impact businesses and industries in the state. This holiday is intended to enable citizens to exercise their right to vote, and employers must ensure that their employees are allowed to cast their votes without any hindrance.