Goa
Labour CodeNotification regarding declaration of Paid holiday due to general election of Tamil Nadu
Goa published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: goa-notification-regarding-declaration-of-paid-holiday-due-to-general-election-of-tamil-nadu) on 2026-04-17, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to enable employees in Goa to participate in the general election of Tamil Nadu without incurring a loss of pay or leave.
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| Gazette ID | goa-notification-regarding-declaration-of-paid-holiday-due-to-general-election-of-tamil-nadu |
| Category | Labour Code |
Action Required
Employers in Goa must declare a paid holiday for their employees on the day of the general election of Tamil Nadu, and ensure that all eligible employees are able to exercise their right to vote. They must also ensure that the paid holiday is properly recorded in the employees' leave records.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- The Representation of the People Act, 1951
- The Goa Shops and Establishments Act
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Goa must declare a paid holiday for their employees on the day of the general election of Tamil Nadu, and ensure that all eligible employees are able to exercise their right to vote. They must also ensure that the paid holiday is properly recorded in the employees' leave records. |
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Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to enable employees in Goa to participate in the general election of Tamil Nadu without incurring a loss of pay or leave.
Summary
The Government of Goa has declared a paid holiday for employees in the state due to the general election of Tamil Nadu, ensuring that workers can exercise their right to vote without losing a day's pay. This move is expected to increase voter turnout and promote democratic participation among the working population.