General Election to the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, 2026 - grant of paid holiday to the employees entitled to vote on the day of poll reg.

To,

CPMSG (Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and North East Circles)

Subject: General Election to the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, 2026 and Bye-elections to 8 Assembly Constituencies of various States grant of paid holiday to the employees entitled to vote on the day of poll reg.

Sir/Madam,

I am directed to forward herewith a copy of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training OM No. 12/1/2022-JCA dated 6th April, 2026 on the subject cited above, for compliance and necessary action.

2. It is requested that the instructions contained in the said OM regarding grant of paid holiday / Special Casual Leave to the employees entitled to vote may be strictly followed.