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According to the October 16, 2023 notification issued by the state government, the date of the election has been declared a public holiday.. Further, banks in Rajasthan will also be closed..
The Haryana Government has notified that November 25, the day of Poll for General Election to Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, 2023 shall be observed as Paid holiday in all offices, educational and other institutes of the Government of Haryana, Board & Corporations...
According to the Directorate of Information Public Relations and Languages (Govt of Haryana) website, "As per a notification issued by Chief Secretary Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal, employees of various factories, shops, and private establishments situated in Haryana, and registered as voters in the State of Rajasthan, are also entitled to a paid holiday under Section 135-B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (amended in 1996) for the same purpose."..
According to the Office Memorandum dated October 23, 2023, Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for grant of paid holiday on the day of poll to the employees who are entitled to vote at the election concerned..
In this connection, the Department of Personnel and Training has standing guidelines issued vide OM No. regarding closure of Government Offices and grant of paid holiday during election..
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