Hi,

As per the above article in The Times of India today, all offices have to be shut, and employees given a day off. For the Lok Sabha elections, we gave our staff 3 hours off to vote. Would this also be possible for the Assembly elections?

Thank you.

From India, Mumbai
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Yes, offices/factories should declare a holiday or be closed on the day of polling for either Parliament or State Assembly elections. This closure is applicable only during the polling hours. Failing to close or declare a holiday, the management will be penalized by the Election Commission.
From India, Tiruchchirappalli
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The labor commissioner has issued a circular to close all the shops and offices on the day of polling. Don't dare to open the office; let all employees cast their votes for the leader of their choice. Happy voting.

Rajesh

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hi all i think there is a solution to it. we can give flexibility to employee for 2 hrs for voting. let people decide what time they want to go and come back. is this ok? Umesh
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I am of the opinion that every person employed in the trade, business, industrial undertaking, or any other establishment and entitled to vote at an election to the legislative assembly of a state shall, on the day of the poll, be granted a holiday.

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Umesh Kapoor

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Dear All This is for your information The information is from a internet resource Regards Octavious
From India, Mumbai
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It is important to cast the vote. But I cannot agree with the comment of AnonymousA.

If we are keeping all the rules, then India would have become the number one country in the world. I have seen a news report on IBN 7 related to the comment of the Home Minister regarding keeping public places clean. IBN had a very good report on that, showing the present situation of public places. It's everyone's right to keep public places clean. All rules must be followed, not just some of them.

From India, Mumbai
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I am of the view that the Govt. should also ensure that people cast their votes after taking paid holiday. Why only compulsion on employer only ?
From India, Ranchi
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I think its ok to have a working day but be flexible as an employer to give the time off rather than declaring a compulsory holiday:) Hopefully assuming that people wont misuse their time off.

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"Hey, great! I will take time off and not vote! I will go out and enjoy myself. Voting? Who cares?

How does an HR person handle such an attitude? Also, it may not be possible to exclude essential services like police, fire brigade, hospitals, hotels, public transport, etc. Then why should only "office staff" get the benefit?

Two to three hours of late coming or early leaving should be the norm for all employees across industries."

From India, Mumbai
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