Goa
Labour CodeNotification regarding declaration of Paid Holiday for Panchayat Bye-Election on 08th March 2026 in Goa
Goa published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: goa-notification-regarding-declaration-of-paid-holiday-for-panchayat-bye-election-on-08th-march-2026-in-goa) on 2026-02-25, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to enable employees to exercise their right to vote in the Panchayat Bye-Election, as mandated by the labour laws of India.
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| Gazette ID | goa-notification-regarding-declaration-of-paid-holiday-for-panchayat-bye-election-on-08th-march-2026-in-goa |
| Category | Labour Code |
Action Required
Employers in Goa must declare a paid holiday for their employees on 08th March 2026, to allow them to participate in the Panchayat Bye-Election. They must also ensure that the salaries and wages of the employees are not deducted for this holiday.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- The Representation of the People Act, 1951
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Goa must declare a paid holiday for their employees on 08th March 2026, to allow them to participate in the Panchayat Bye-Election. They must also ensure that the salaries and wages of the employees are not deducted for this holiday. |
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Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to enable employees to exercise their right to vote in the Panchayat Bye-Election, as mandated by the labour laws of India.
Summary
The Government of Goa has declared a paid holiday for all employees in the state on 08th March 2026, due to the Panchayat Bye-Election. This notification applies to all establishments, including shops, commercial establishments, and industrial undertakings, in the state of Goa.