The Department of Personnel and Training has issued a circular regarding paid holidays for Central Government employees in connection with the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Haryana and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Employees entitled to vote in these constituencies are to be granted a paid holiday on the respective polling days. This directive follows the guidelines established in the 2001 Office Memorandum regarding the closing of government offices during elections. All ministries and departments are instructed to ensure compliance with these provisions.

The Department of Personnel and Training has issued a circular regarding paid holidays for Central Government employees in connection with the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Haryana and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Employees entitled to vote in these constituencies are to be granted a paid holiday on the respective polling days. This directive follows the guidelines established in the 2001 Office Memorandum regarding the closing of government offices during elections. All ministries and departments are instructed to ensure compliance with these provisions.