Shweta (Lawyer) 06 April 2009

Election Holiday

Hi All

This year I believe the Loabour Commissioner has declared a compulsory holiday on the day of elections. Is there a choice available for pvt. companies to keep themselves working on election day. Is there any ammendment or citation to that effect.

REgards

Adv. Shweta Prabhu

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A.Mohamed Thaheer (ADVOCATE) 06 April 2009

They cannot have a choice, according to Labour Act. Even private companies also fall under the purview of Labour Act, I hope so, but not definite.

Tribhuwan Pandey (Advocate) 07 April 2009

yes they have no choice. because the workers in the company are also Indian citizen and the compay cannot curtail their rights.

Shree. ( Advocate.) 07 April 2009

Dear Shweta,

Under Govt. notification the Election Day can be declared as Holiday under Negotiable Instruments act. It is not mandatory to declare holiday, however, the organization should allow the employees to go to the polling station to the eligible voters to cast his/her vote.

Kuljit Pal Singh (Legal Professional) 17 April 2009

Dear All Pls provide me the provision under the labour law or notification of Election Commission of India wherein Election day should be declared as holiday to exercise the Right to Vote... Thanks & Regards