📅 Published on: 17 June 2025
✍️ By: Prakash Consultancy Services
🔖 Category: Labour Law Updates | Punjab | Factory Act
📰 Introduction
In an effort to uphold and promote electoral participation, the Government of Punjab, through its Department of Labour, has issued a significant notification on 13th June 2025. This notification provides paid leave to factory workers who are voters in the 64-Ludhiana West Assembly Constituency, in light of the upcoming Bye-Election scheduled for 19th June 2025 (Thursday).
This measure ensures that eligible workers have the opportunity to exercise their constitutional right to vote without being hindered by their work commitments.
📜 Legal Backing
The notification has been issued under the authority conferred by Sub-section 2 of Section 65 of the Factories Act, 1948 (Central Act 63 of 1948). It relates specifically to exemptions from the regular weekly holiday requirements under Section 52(1)(a) of the Act.
🧾 Summary of the Notification
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📌 Particulars |
📝 Details |
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Notification No. |
Labour-Lab0FAFR/2/2024-2L/1185717 |
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Issued By |
Department of Labour, Government of Punjab |
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Notification Date |
13th June 2025 |
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Election Date |
19th June 2025 (Thursday) |
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Assembly Constituency |
64-Ludhiana West |
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Exemption Period |
15th June 2025 to 21st June 2025 |
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Legal Provision Invoked |
Section 65(2) read with Section 52(1)(a) of the Factories Act, 1948 |
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Applicability |
All adult workers working in registered factories across Punjab who are enrolled voters in 64-Ludhiana West constituency |
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Purpose |
To allow voters to participate in the bye-election without being required to work on polling day |
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Restriction |
No such worker shall be required or allowed to work on 19.06.2025 |
🧑🏭 Who is Covered?
This notification is applicable to:
- Adult workers employed in registered factories across Punjab
- Those who are enrolled as voters in the 64- Ludhiana West Assembly Constituency
✅ Government’s Intent
This move underscores the Punjab Government’s commitment to
- Enhancing voter turnout
- Empowering workers by protecting their right to vote
- Ensuring compliance with democratic principles
📬 Authorities Notified
The circular has also been shared with relevant departments and officials for immediate implementation, including:
- Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab
- Election Commission of India, New Delhi
- Labour Commissioner and all Deputy Commissioners of Punjab
- Department of Personnel, Punjab Government
- Assistant Labour Commissioners and Factory Inspectors
🖊️ Official Signatory
The order is signed by:
Mr. Manvesh Singh Sidhu, IAS
Secretary to Government of Punjab
Department of Labour
Also signed by: Additional Secretary, Labour
📢 Final Takeaway
All factory employers and HR departments across Punjab must take immediate note of this notification. Workers covered under this order must not be required or allowed to work on 19th June 2025 if they are voters in the 64-Ludhiana West constituency.
Failure to comply may lead to legal implications under the Factories Act, 1948.
