Election Paid Holiday Notice for Employees 2023 – 5 States Assembly Election Schedule

Election Paid Holiday Notice for Govt Employees 2023 – 5 States Assembly Election Schedule

In the year 2023, there will be a General Election to the Legislative Assemblies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan, and Telangana. This significant event will determine the political landscape of these states. Additionally, there will also be a Bye-Election in Nagaland, marking an opportunity for the people of Nagaland to exercise their democratic rights. To encourage maximum participation, it has been declared that this day will be a paid holiday, ensuring that every eligible citizen has the opportunity to cast their vote and have their voice heard in shaping the future of their state and country.

07.11.2023 – Tuesday
17.11.2023 – Friday
25.11.2023 – Saturday
30.11.2023 – Thursday

General Election to the Legislative Assemblies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan and Telangana, 2023 and Bye-Election of Nagaland, 2023 – Paid holiday

F. No. 12/1/2022-JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Establishment (JCA) Section

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 23 October, 2023

Office Memorandum

Subject: General Election to the Legislative Assemblies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan and Telangana, 2023 and Bye – Election to 43-Tapi (ST) Assembly Constituency of Nagaland, 2023 – Paid holiday – regarding

The undersigned is directed to state that as informed by the Election Commission of India, vide their letter no. 78/EPS/2023/2000 dated 10.10.2023 and letter no. 78/EPS/2023/2016 dated 11.10.2023, General Election to the Legislative Assemblies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan and Telangana, 2023 and Bye-election to Bye-Elections to 43-Tapi(ST) Assembly Constituency of Nagaland, 2023 are scheduled to be held as under:-

A. Schedule for General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies:

S.No.	Phase	Assembly Constituencies	Date of Poll	Day
1.	Chhattisgarh (Phase 1)	20 (ACs)	7.11.2023	Tuesday
2.	Chhattisgarh (Phase II)	70(ACs)	17.11.2023	Friday
3.	Mizoram	40 (Acs)	7.11.2023	Tuesday
4.	Madhya Pradesh	230 (ACs)	17.11.2023	Friday
5.	Rajasthan	200(ACs)	25.11.2023	Saturday
6.	Telangana	119 (ACs)	30.11.2023	Thursday

B. Schedule for Bye- Elections to the Legislative Assembly of 43 Tapi (ST):

S.No.	Phase	Assembly Constituencies	Date of Poll	Day
1.	Nagaland	43-Tapi (ST)	7.11.2023	Tuesday

2 Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for grant of paid holiday on the day of poll to the employees who are entitled to vote at the election concerned. In this connection, the Department of Personnel and Training has standing guidelines issued vide OM No. 12/14/99-JCA dated 10.10.2001 regarding closure of Government Offices and grant of paid holiday during election. A copy of these guidelines is enclosed. It is directed that these guidelines may be complied with and necessary action taken accordingly.

3. The above instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned.

4. Hindi version will follow.

Encl: As above.

(Parveen Jargar)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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Election Paid Holiday Notice for Govt Employees 2023 – 5 States Assembly Election Schedule

General Election to the Legislative Assemblies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan and Telangana, 2023 and Bye-Election of Nagaland, 2023 – Paid holiday

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