Special casual leave for Haryana poll on Oct 5

In view of the Assembly elections in Haryana on October 5 (Saturday), the UT Administration has decided to grant a special casual leave to all registered voters/employees working under the Chandigarh Administration, its boards, corporations, institutions, industries, factories, private sectors and shops.

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This applies to individuals falling under the scope of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, to facilitate their participation in the election.

Daily-wage employees in industrial shops and commercial establishments will be entitled to a paid holiday under Section 135B(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, allowing them to exercise their right to vote.