Grant of paid holiday to employees on the polling day

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The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions issued an order dated 31.01.2022. In view of the General Election to the Legislative Assemblies in Goa, Punjab, Manipur, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh it has been stated to grant a paid holiday to all concerned employees including daily wage/casual workers on the date of election to enable them to exercise their right to vote. All Central Govt. offices and Central Industrial Establishments shall remain closed in the notified areas.

The Schedule for General Elections can be viewed in the notification.

StatePhaseDate of pollDay
GoaSingle14.02.2022Monday
Uttarakhand Single14.02.2022Monday
ManipurTwo27.02.2022Sunday
  03.03.2022Thursday
Uttar PradeshSeven10.02.2022Thursday
  14.02.2022Monday
  20.02.2022Sunday
  23.02.2022Wednesday
  27.02.2022Sunday
  03.03.2022Thursday
  07.03.2022Monday
PunjabSingle20.02.2022Sunday
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