Central
Labour CodeNotification regarding declaration of Election paid holidays for various States
Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-notification-regarding-declaration-of-election-paid-holidays-for-various-states) on 2026-03-16, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to ensure that all eligible voters can participate in the electoral process without facing any constraints due to work commitments.
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| Gazette ID | central-notification-regarding-declaration-of-election-paid-holidays-for-various-states |
| Category | Labour Code |
Action Required
Employers in the specified states must declare paid holidays on the election days to enable their employees to cast their votes, and ensure compliance with the relevant labour laws and regulations.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- Labour Code
- The Representation of the People Act
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in the specified states must declare paid holidays on the election days to enable their employees to cast their votes, and ensure compliance with the relevant labour laws and regulations. |
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Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to ensure that all eligible voters can participate in the electoral process without facing any constraints due to work commitments.
Summary
The Central Government has issued a notification declaring paid holidays for elections in various states, aiming to enable citizens to exercise their right to vote. This move is expected to impact employers and employees across different industries in the specified states, requiring them to grant paid leaves on the designated election days.