Public Holiday on 10th July 2024
On 10th July 2024 (Wednesday), a public holiday has been declared in the following Assembly Constituencies due to bye-elections, in accordance with section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881:
- 35-Raiganj
- 90-Ranaghat Dakshin (SC)
- 94-Bagda (SC)
- 167-Maniktala
As a result, government offices, organizations, corporations, boards, statutory and local bodies, and educational institutions in these constituencies will be closed.
Paid Holiday for Workers
The Labour Department has mandated that 10th July 2024 be a paid holiday for workers in shops, commercial and industrial establishments, including tea gardens, within these constituencies to facilitate their participation in voting.
Workers Outside the Constituency
Electors registered in the above constituencies but working elsewhere are also entitled to a paid holiday under section 135B(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, to ensure they can vote.
Re-Poll Provision
In case a re-poll is required, employees and workers will be granted the same voting accommodations on the re-poll date.
Special Leave for Polling Personnel
Polling personnel who are delayed in returning from Reception Centres (RC) on 10th July 2024 may be granted special leave on 11th July 2024 (Thursday) if needed.
Please note that local holiday provisions may apply to specific polling stations.
Also Read: Month-Wise West Bengal Government Holiday 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Which date has been declared a public holiday for the bye-elections in West Bengal?
Ans: The date 10th July 2024 (Wednesday) has been declared a public holiday for the bye-elections in West Bengal.
Q2: Which Assembly Constituencies bye-elections are taking place on 10th July 2024?
Ans: The Assembly Constituencies involved are:
- 35-Raiganj
- 90-Ranaghat Dakshin (SC)
- 94-Bagda (SC)
- 167-Maniktala
Q3: Which government institutions will remain close on 10th July 2024?
Ans: The public holiday will benefit Government offices, Organizations, Undertakings, Corporations, Boards, Statutory and Local Bodies, and Educational Institutions situated within 35-Raiganj /90-Ranaghat Dakshin (SC)/ 94-Bagda (SC)/ 167-Maniktala Assembly Constituencies.
Q4: What provision is made in case of a re-poll?
Ans: In case of a re-poll, employees and workers will be allowed to vote on the re-poll date in the same manner as specified for 10th July 2024.
Q5: What special leave provisions are there for polling personnel?
Ans: If polling personnel are released late from Reception Centres on the poll date, making it difficult for them to attend office on 11th July 2024 (Thursday), special leave may be granted to deserving employees.
Q6: Will Government Offices and Educational Institutions used as Polling Stations have a holiday?
Ans: Yes, for Government Offices and Educational Institutions used as Polling Stations, Sector Offices, or Distribution-cum-Reception Centres, the competent authority may declare a local holiday on 9th July 2024 (Tuesday), the date of dispatch.
Also Read: Month-Wise West Bengal Government Holiday 2024