Puducherry
ESICircular on grant paid holiday on poll day for interstate electors residing/working in Puducherry
Puducherry published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: puducherry-circular-on-grant-paid-holiday-on-poll-day-for-interstate-electors-residing-working-in-puducherry) on 2026-03-27, filed under ESI. The purpose of this notification is to enable interstate electors in Puducherry to participate in the electoral process without having to take a leave of absence from work.
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| Gazette ID | puducherry-circular-on-grant-paid-holiday-on-poll-day-for-interstate-electors-residing-working-in-puducherry |
| Category | ESI |
Action Required
Employers in Puducherry must grant a paid holiday to their employees who are interstate electors on the day of polling, and ensure that their employees are aware of this entitlement. Employers should also maintain records of employees who avail this holiday.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- ESI Act
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Puducherry must grant a paid holiday to their employees who are interstate electors on the day of polling, and ensure that their employees are aware of this entitlement. Employers should also maintain records of employees who avail this holiday. |
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Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to enable interstate electors in Puducherry to participate in the electoral process without having to take a leave of absence from work.
Summary
The Government of Puducherry has issued a circular granting a paid holiday to interstate electors residing or working in Puducherry on the day of polling, ensuring they can exercise their right to vote. This move aims to increase voter turnout and facilitate the democratic process for those living or working outside their home states.