Is There an Official Holiday Notice for Mumbai's February 16, 2012 Election?

Hi Team, as you know, there is an election in Mumbai on February 16, 2012. Has any notice or circular been issued by government authorities regarding a holiday for that date under the Negotiable Instrument Act or any other Act? If yes, please share the said notice.

Thank you.

Please find attached notification for the Municipal General Election 2012.

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Kindly go through State Election Commission, Maharashtra for more details.

Some public sectors, hospitality, and manufacturing industries may provide a half-day or 2-3 hours off for election purposes.

Is it compulsory for private companies to keep their offices shut? What will be the adverse effect? Our company won't declare a holiday for the election.

It seems many companies will declare a 2–3-hour concession for casting votes. Is this sufficient, or should a full-day holiday be declared?

It depends upon the continuity and criticality of the business. It's a company's call whether to declare time off or give a concession of 2 hours from the regular working hours. Please refer to clause no. 4.1 and 4.2; it's very clear.

Regards,
Rakesh Ebrahimpurkar
AGM & Head HR - Operations
Datamatics Global Services Ltd.

Election Holiday Notification

The Maharashtra government has declared February 16, 2012, as an election holiday under the Negotiable Instrument Act. Please find attached a circular for your reference. The Indian Bank Association has also declared it as a holiday. For more information, you can visit the Indian Banks' Association website.

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Please read the attachments and have a great day. And please do go out and vote.

Best regards,
Zubin

The holiday under the NI Act was declared on 16th Feb 2012 for Mumbai only. I feel sorry for Pune and other cities' bankers...

Holiday Declaration Under NI Act for Mumbai City

A holiday is declared under the NI Act for Mumbai City. The notification is attached above by White Eagle. Please go through the same.

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Why is Mumbai the Only City Considered for a Holiday Under the NI Act?

I'll have to go to the bank tomorrow as usual ... only got 2 hours off.

Don't worry, Subodh. It has come. Now they have declared a holiday for all the 10 Corporations under the NI Act. Happy holidaying, but don't forget to exercise your franchise!

As you know, on December 13 and 17, 2012, there is an election in Gujarat. Has there been any notice or circular issued by government authorities regarding holidays?

Hi,

You may draft the message as follows:
"Due to the Parliamentary Elections, our office will be closed on [date]. All employees are encouraged to cast their vote and exercise their voting rights."