The holiday would be observed under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and section 135-B of the Representation of the People Act in all government offices, education institutes, boards and corporations in respect of those staff who are registered voters in Punjab, an official spokesperson said.
Such employees may also avail special paid casual leave on that day, he added.
It was also notified that employees of various factories, shops and private establishments located in Haryana, who are registered voters of Punjab, can take paid leave under Section 135-B of the Representation of the People Act for the same purpose.
The spokesperson said February 4 would also be a close day (holiday) for all shops and commercial establishments falling within the jurisdiction of Haryana for the staff members who are enrolled as voters in Punjab so as to enable them to exercise their franchise, under Section 10 of the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958 (Punjab Act 15 of 1958).
Source:TOI
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