Public holiday: After Diwali holidays, once again three consecutive days of holiday are going to be available. Public holidays have been declared in Maharashtra due to assembly elections this month.
On November 15, there will be a public holiday across the state on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, due to which schools, colleges and government offices will remain closed. After this, public holiday has also been declared on November 20 for the assembly elections. On this day, all government and private schools in the state will remain closed, and offices will remain closed in entire Maharashtra including Mumbai. Voting will be held on November 20 and the counting of votes will be done three days later on November 23.
The Election Commission has issued a directive that all establishments, businesses and workplaces falling within the limits of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) are required to give leave to their employees for voting on November 20. Violation of the directive will lead to action against employers under the guidelines of the Election Commission. This decision has been taken with the aim of encouraging voters in Mumbai city and suburban areas to exercise their franchise and increase the voting percentage.
However, employees whose absence may pose a threat to the public or their establishment will not be penalised. An order also said that employers will have to give paid leave to their employees on November 20 and this rule will also apply to all industrial areas, corporations, companies and other establishments. In special circumstances, if it is not possible to give a full day’s leave, then it is mandatory to give at least four hours of leave, but for this permission will have to be taken from the District Election Officer.
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