Paid Election Holiday on 1st & 5th Dec 2022 Due to Poll Day in Gujarat
General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Gujarat, 2022 – Grant of Paid Holiday to employees on the day of poll – Central Government Offices and the Central Industrial Establishments, shall remain closed in the notified areas, where general election to the State Legislative Assembly Constituencies are to be conducted, on the date of Poll – Dopt Order dated 18.11.2022
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: 18th November, 2022
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Gujarat, 2022 – Grant of Paid Holiday to employees on the day of poll- regarding
The undersigned is directed to state that, as informed by the Election Commission of India, vide their letter No. 78/EPS/2022/23922 dated 07.11.2022, General Election for Legislative Assembly of Gujarat, scheduled to be held as under:
Schedule of General Elections to the Legislative Assembly of Gujarat
| S. No. | Phase | Date of Poll | Day |
| 1. | 1st Phase (89 ACs) | 01.12.2022 | Thursday |
| 2. | 2nd Phase (93 ACs) | 05.12.2022 | Monday |
2. In this regard, it is stated that the guidelines have been issued by this Department, vide OM No. 12/ 14/99-JCA, dated 10.10.2001, regarding closure of Central Government Offices and grant of paid holiday to all concerned, including the daily wage/casual workers, on the date of general-election. It is reiterated that all the Central Government Offices and the Central Industrial Establishments, shall remain closed in the notified areas, where general election to the State Legislative Assembly Constituencies are to be conducted, on the date of Poll. The employees concern shall be granted paid holiday on the date of Poll to enable them to exercise their right to vote.
3. The above instructions may please be brought to the notice of all concerned.
4. Hindi version will follow.
-Sd/-
(S.M. Routray)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India