1.Press release No ECI/PN/23/2024 dated 16th March 2024 of Election Commission of India
2.Letter of Election Commission of India dated 16th March 2024
Contents News/Article Date: 22nd March 2024
Relating to which Act: Jam under Section 25 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act XXVI of 1881) ; Representation of the People Act, 1951;
Penalty under the Act: If an Employer contravenes the provisions of sub section I of sub section 2, then such employer shall be punishable with fine which may extend to 500 rupees
Applicable to which State: Maharashtra
Type: Government of Maharashtra, Industries, Energy, Labour & Mines Division, Government Circular No. LEP, 2024, WN 26, Industry 6, issued by Sessions Officer, Government of Maharashtra
Pertains to: All eligible citizens of Maharashtra including workers/officers/employees who are voters and are applicable to industrial groups, corporations, companies and institutions, industrial undertakings, and any other establishments
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And in the current instance: The Election Commission of India through a press release dated March 16, 2024 has announced the schedule for the Lok Sabha General Election-2024. The polling for the election will be held in five phases i.e. on April 19, 2024, April 26, 2024, May 7, 2024, May 13, 2024 and May 20, 2024. 3. As per the order issued by the Election Commission of India, the Lok Sabha General Election will be held in all the districts of the state as per Annexure-
- The following orders are being given to all the voters to exercise their right to vote properly in this election.
- Workers/officers/employees who are voters in polling areas where elections are held, even if they are working outside the polling area for work, should be given paid holiday to exercise their right to vote on Election Day.
- The said holiday will be applicable to all industrial groups, corporations, companies, and institutions, industrial undertakings or other establishment’s etc. coming under the Industries Department.
- In exceptional circumstances if it is not possible to give a full day holiday to workers, officers, employees etc., the workers come under polling area may be given a concession of at least two hours in lieu of paid holiday to exercise their right to vote.
Subject: 1. Press release No ECI/PN/23/2024 dated 16th March 2024 of Election Commission of India
2.Letter of Election Commission of India dated 16th March 2024