April 19 local holiday in Govt offices of Sri Mukhtsar Sahib
Babushahi Bureau
Sri Mukhtsar Sahib , April 2, 2024: In the context of the Lok Sabha Elections- 2024 , it has been announced that special leave will be given to the voters of Rajasthan working in Punjab to vote on the voting day i.e. April 19, 2024 in these states.
Therefore, in view of the elections in the neighboring state of Rajasthan on April 19, there will be a local holiday at the government offices/boards/corporations/educational institutions located in District Sri Muktsar Sahib and this holiday will also be under the Negotiable Instruments Act-1881. A notification has been issued by the Punjab government in this regard.
This information was given by District Election Officer cum Deputy Commissioner Harpreet Singh Sudan IAS. He said that in this regard instructions have been issued by Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab Sibin C.
He further informed that according to Section 135 B ( 1) of the Representation of People Act 1951, voters of Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan working in any industrial establishment , business , trade or any other establishment of Punjab can also vote. 2024 has been declared a holiday with pay.