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Ratnagiri, Dt. 12 : The Department of Industries, Energy, Labor and Mines has issued a government circular regarding giving leave to voters on polling day so that all voters can exercise their right to vote properly in the Assembly General Election.
In exceptional circumstances, if it is not possible to give full day leave to workers, officers, employees, etc., the polling station workers may be given a concession of at least two hours in lieu of leave to exercise their right to vote. In any case, it will be necessary for the concerned establishments to ensure that the voters get at least two hours of relaxation for voting, Assistant Labor Commissioner Sandesh Ayre has informed.*
Every person engaged in any profession, trade, industrial undertaking or any other establishment and entitled to vote in the State Assembly elections shall be given a holiday on the day of polling, the notification said. This holiday will be applicable to all industrial groups, corporations, companies and institutions, industrial undertakings or other establishments etc. coming under the Industries Department.
No deduction shall be made in the pay of any such person on account of a sanctioned holiday and if such person is employed on the basis that he will not receive normal pay for such day, he shall be paid for such day the wages he would have drawn had the holiday not been granted to him. If an employer contravenes the provisions of the sub-section, such employer shall be liable to punishment as per the rules of the Election Commission.
This section shall not apply to any voter whose absence may cause danger or substantial loss in connection with the employment in which he is engaged.
In exceptional circumstances, if it is not possible to give full day leave to workers, officers, employees etc., workers in polling areas may be given a concession of at least two hours in lieu of leave to exercise their right to vote. However, it will be necessary to take prior permission of the concerned Collector and District Election Officer. In any case, the concerned establishments will have to ensure that the voters get at least two hours concession for voting.
As mentioned above, if there is a complaint regarding voter not being able to vote due to not getting proper leave or concession for voting, appropriate action will be taken against the concerned employer as per rules. Shri. Ayre has done. It is requested to contact 02352-223209 for more information.
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