Central
Labour CodePress release on General Elections and bye-elections 2026: Paid Holiday on Polling Day
Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-press-release-on-general-elections-and-bye-elections-2026-paid-holiday-on-polling-day) on 2026-04-03, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to facilitate the exercise of voting rights by all citizens, including employees, on the day of polling.
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| Gazette ID | central-press-release-on-general-elections-and-bye-elections-2026-paid-holiday-on-polling-day |
| Category | Labour Code |
Action Required
Employers must declare a paid holiday on the polling day to enable their employees to cast their votes, and ensure compliance with the relevant labour laws and regulations.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- The Representation of the People Act, 1951
- The Labour Code, 2020
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers must declare a paid holiday on the polling day to enable their employees to cast their votes, and ensure compliance with the relevant labour laws and regulations. |
| Compliance Deadline |
Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to facilitate the exercise of voting rights by all citizens, including employees, on the day of polling.
Summary
The Central Government has announced a paid holiday on the polling day for all employees in establishments under its jurisdiction, in connection with the General Elections and bye-elections 2026. This move aims to enable citizens to exercise their right to vote without any hindrance.