Election Commissions, Labour Authorities other government agencies are a testament to the gravity of the violation State Legislative Assembl
Grant of Paid Holiday to employees on the election day — What happen if not given
Voting is the birthright of every Indian citizen, as acknowledged and championed by our very Constitution. If employers fail to empower this birthright by refusing to declare a holiday, then, they risk fines. The numerous judgments/announcements from Central & State Governments, Judicial bodies, Election Commissions, Labour Authorities & other government agencies are a testament to the gravity of the violation.
What would happen if an employer doesn’t make such provisions?
An employer faces a punishment of up to five hundred rupees if they refuse to declare a holiday or fail to pay the holiday grant for voting under subsection 3 of section 135 B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Keep reading to know more about the paid holiday on election day!
