The Office of the Commissioner (labour) Government of NCT of Delhi on May 07, 2024, issued a notification regarding the grant of paid holiday on account of the General Elections of Lok Sabha 2024.
The following has been stated: -
•In pursuance of Section 135 B of the Representation of People Act, 1951, it is directed that all Business Establishments including Shops, Hotels, Restaurants, Resorts, etc., Trade, Industrial Undertakings, or any other Establishments which fall under the Delhi Shops and Establishment Act, 1954 and all Factories covered under the Factories Act, 1948 shall observe the day of poll i.e. the May 25, 2024 (Saturday) as a paid holiday for their employees so as to enable them to exercise their vote.
[Notification No. F.184/Addl.LC/Holiday-Election/2019/ 539-545]
