Special Casual Leave for Jammu Division Employees in Kashmir Valley: What You Need to Know
The Jammu & Kashmir government has announced a significant move to facilitate voter participation among its employees. On September 15, 2024, the General Administration Department (GAD) issued a notification granting three days of special casual leave to employees from the Jammu division who are currently stationed in the Kashmir valley. This initiative aims to ensure that these employees can travel back to their home constituencies in Jammu to cast their votes in the upcoming assembly elections.
Leave Details by Election Phase
| Election Phase | Voter Constituencies | Polling Date | Leave Dates |
| First Phase | Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban | September 18, 2024 | September 17-19, 2024 |
| Second Phase | Reasi, Rajouri, Poonch | September 25, 2024 | September 24-26, 2024 |
| Third Phase | Jammu, Udhampur, Kathua, Samba | October 1, 2024 | September 30 – October 2, 2024 |
Details of the Notification
- Purpose: To enable employees of Jammu division posted in the Kashmir valley to return to their respective assembly constituencies in Jammu for voting.
- Eligibility: Employees who are eligible voters in their respective constituencies in Jammu.
- Leave Allocation: Three days of special casual leave corresponding to the election dates in their home districts.
Why This Matters
The special casual leave provision ensures that employees can participate in the democratic process without having to choose between their work responsibilities and their civic duty. This move reflects a commitment to facilitating voter engagement and upholding democratic values.
