The Haryana Government’s Labour Department on October 29th 2024 , has issued a notification granting a paid holiday on 13th November 2024 (Wednesday) for employees enrolled as voters in specific Uttar Pradesh constituencies, who are working in shops and commercial establishments within the state of Haryana.
Key Details of the Notification:
- Date of Holiday: 13th November 2024 (Wednesday)
- Reason for Holiday: To allow employees who are voters in certain Uttar Pradesh constituencies to participate in the Uttar Pradesh State Legislative Assembly bye-elections, scheduled for the same day.
Affected Voters:
The holiday applies only to employees who are enrolled as voters in the following constituencies of Uttar Pradesh:
- 16-Meerapur AC
- 29-Kundarki AC
- 56-Ghaziabad AC
- 71-Khair (SC) AC
- 110-Karhal AC
- 213-Sishamau AC
- 256-Phulpur AC
- 277-Katehari AC
- 397-Majhawan AC
Applicability:
This paid holiday is specifically for employees working in shops and commercial establishments within the jurisdiction of Haryana. It is designed to give them the opportunity to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming bye-elections without the loss of wages.
Legal Provisions:
The holiday is being granted under the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958 (Punjab Act 15 of 1958), and is based on the powers conferred to the Governor of Haryana under the second proviso of sub-section (1) of section 10 of this Act.
