The Government of Maharashtra on April 05, 2024, notified regarding giving leaves to voters in Lok Sabha constituencies to vote on polling day.
The following has been stated:
• The Workers/officers/employees who are voters in polling constituencies in the state as well as in the bordering areas of the state of Maharashtra, even if they are working outside the constituencies for work, should be given sufficient leave to exercise their right to vote on election day.
• The said holiday shall be applicable to all establishments, factories, shops, etc. under the Department of Industries, Energy and Labour (e.g., establishments in private companies, all shops and other establishments, residential hotels, eateries, other houses, theatres, trade, industrial undertakings or other establishments). Also information and technology companies, shopping centres, malls, retailers etc.)
• In exceptional circumstances if it is not possible to give a full day off to workers, officers, employees etc., only 2 to 3 hours of concession can be given to workers in the polling area instead of leave to exercise their right to vote. But in that regard, they will need to get prior permission from the concerned Municipal Corporation Commissioner or Collector. In any case, the owners of the respective establishments will have to ensure that the voters get at least two to three hours of relaxation for voting.
• As mentioned above the owners/management of all establishments, factories, shops etc. coming under the Industries, Energy and Labour Department should strictly ensure that the above instructions are duly complied with. If complaints are received from the voters regarding not being able to vote due to not getting proper leave or concession for voting, action will be taken against the concerned establishments.
[Notification No 2024/P.No.67/Kamgar-9]
