Dharapuram bypoll: industries in Tiruppur told to provide paid holiday on October 6
Industries, construction companies, and public sector establishments in Tiruppur district have been instructed to provide a paid holiday on October 6 for workers eligible to vote in the Dharapuram (Reserved) Assembly constituency byelection. This directive applies to all eligible daily-wage, temporary, and contract workers, with establishments facing action if they fail to comply, as mandated by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Why it matters
This ensures that all eligible citizens, including vulnerable daily-wage and contract workers, can exercise their democratic right to vote without financial penalty, promoting electoral participation and civic engagement.
Industries, construction companies and public sector establishments in Tiruppur district have been instructed to provide a paid holiday to workers eligible to vote in the Dharapuram (Reserved) Assembly constituency byelection to be held on October 6 (Tuesday).
The directive applies to daily-wage, temporary and contract workers employed in the district who are registered voters in the 101-Dharapuram (Reserved) Constituency. The establishments have been asked to enable such workers to travel to their respective constituencies and exercise their franchise.
The paid holiday is mandatory under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, read with a June 8, 1957 notification of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Establishments failing to grant the holiday will face appropriate action, the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health said.
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