Empowering Non-Local Workers: Haryana’s Decree for Paid Absence on Election Day

As per the letter dated March 16, 2024, in conjunction with the Chief Electoral Officer’s communication dated March 26, 2024, it has been decided that the general elections to neighboring states will take place as outlined below: Given the aforementioned circumstances, it is deemed necessary to afford an opportunity to those individuals who are employed in the state of Haryana and are registered as voters in the aforementioned states to exercise their right to vote.

“Important Notice: Paid Leave Directive for Elections by Tamil Nadu Government”

In relation to the aforementioned letter (copy enclosed), the zonal additional commissioners of labor and the regional joint commissioners of labor are instructed to convene meetings with employers’ associations and employers of industrial and commercial establishments, shops, public and private sector undertakings, including IT/BPO, etc., within their respective jurisdictions.

Government of New Delhi issued notification regarding Paid holiday due to Lok Sabha Election and Bye-Election

The Election Commission of India has declared the General Election to Lok Sabha and Bye-elections to Assembly constituencies of various States. Accordingly, the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh, through letter no. 358/tc/Eo-2-09/2-2024 dated 19th March 2024 addressed to the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi, has requested the granting of holidays to employees working in Delhi on the polling dates of the respective Parliament and Assembly Constituencies of Uttar Pradesh.

Government of Maharashtra’s Role in Bilateral Relations

The recently appointed Consul General of Australia in Mumbai paid a visit to the State Governor at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on Thursday (21 Mar). Characterizing India as a reliable ally of Australia, Murphy mentioned that besides boosting business and trade collaboration, he aims to foster cooperation between Maharashtra and Australia in higher education, skill development, audio-visual co-production, art, and culture. Indicating the interest of Brisbane and Perth in initiating direct flights to and from Mumbai, he conveyed Australia’s enthusiasm for fostering reciprocal tourism in the years ahead.