Notification on Holiday with Wages for Voting in Haryana Date of Notification: October 30, 2023

Date of Designated Holiday: November 5, 2023 (Sunday) Applicable Districts and Wards:

District Sohna:Ward No. 15 of Municipal Council, Sohna, District Gurugram.

District Narnaul:Ward No. 16 of Municipal Council, Narnaul,

District Mahendergarh.District Mahendergarh:Ward No. 01 of Municipal Council, Kaithal.

District Kaithal:Ward No. 05 of Municipal Committee, Rajound.Ward No. 01 of Municipal Council, Kaithal.

District Rewari:Ward No. 11 of Municipal Committee, Bawal, District Rewari.

Purpose: The notification has been issued to provide a “holiday with wages” to all workers and employees who are enrolled as voters in the specified wards of the mentioned districts. This special holiday is granted to enable these individuals to exercise their voting rights in the upcoming elections.

Eligible Workers and Employees: All workers and employees who are enrolled as voters in the specified wards are eligible to benefit from this designated holiday with wages.

Scope: The holiday with wages applies to all shops and commercial establishments within the State of Haryana that employ workers and employees from the mentioned wards.

Date of the Designated Holiday: The holiday with wages will be observed on November 5, 2023, which falls on a Sunday. This choice of day ensures that as many eligible voters as possible can participate in the democratic process without affecting their employment.

Rationale: The purpose of this notification is to encourage and facilitate the participation of eligible voters in the democratic process by ensuring they have the opportunity to cast their votes without any concerns about their work commitments.

Impact: By designating November 5, 2023, as a holiday with wages for these specific wards, the Government of Haryana is taking a step to support and promote democratic participation. Workers and employees in these areas will have the freedom to exercise their right to vote and make their voices heard in the upcoming elections without worrying about their work-related obligations.

The notification reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that all eligible voters in these wards can play an active role in the electoral process, which is fundamental to a healthy democracy.