Paid Holiday Announced for Delhi Election & Tamil Nadu, UP By-Elections

The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, under the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), has issued an official memorandum declaring February 5, 2025 (Wednesday) as a paid holiday. This is to facilitate voting for the General Election to the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and the bye-elections for two Assembly constituencies each in Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.

Key Details of the Announcement:

Scope of Elections:
- General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Delhi.
- Bye-elections in:
  - Tamil Nadu: 98-Erode (East) Assembly constituency.
  - Uttar Pradesh: 273-Milkipur (SC) Assembly constituency.
Closing of Offices and Establishments:
- All Central Government Offices, including Industrial Establishments, in the notified areas where the elections are scheduled will remain closed on the day of polling.
- This closure is applicable to ensure maximum voter participation and adherence to election guidelines.
Leave Provisions for Employees:
- Special Casual Leave will be granted to employees who are voters in the concerned constituencies, enabling them to cast their votes.
- Employees registered as voters but located outside the constituency due to work may also avail of this special leave if they are part of a Central Government Organization or Industrial Establishment.

Official Guidelines Reference:

The provisions align with the guidelines issued by the DoPT in its OM No. 12/14/99-JCA, dated October 10, 2001.

Instructions for Compliance:

The Ministry has directed all departments and offices to ensure the above instructions are implemented effectively. Organizations have been instructed to communicate this notification to all concerned personnel.

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