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00:00Maharashtra Election 2020-4 Paid Leave Declared for Mumbai Employees
00:11District Election Officer Issues Directives
00:14The Mumbai District Election Officer has issued important directives for all establishments and businesses in view of the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2020-4.
00:26Mandatory Leave on Voting Day for All
00:29Good news for private sector employees as Voting Day, November 20, will be a paid holiday. Strict action will be taken against those who violate the rules.
00:41Written Instructions Given to Employers
00:44Municipal Commissioner Bhasin Gagrani issued written instructions stating that all employers must give their employees leave to vote on November 20, Wednesday.
00:56What is the Objective?
00:58The objective is to encourage all eligible voters in Mumbai city and suburban districts to exercise their right to vote.
01:07Action will be taken against those who do not comply.
01:11Gagrani stated that action will be taken under the Election Commission's guidelines against those who violate this rule.
01:21All government, semi-government and private sectors must comply.
01:26All types of industrial sectors, corporations, companies and other establishments must ensure that there is no deduction in employees' salaries due to this holiday.
01:38Option given if a full day's leave is not possible.
01:42If a full day's leave isn't possible, at least four IORs of leave must be granted with prior approval from the District Election Officer.
01:52Which employees are exempt from this guideline?
01:55As per Section 130.5B of the Representation of the People Act, employees whose absence may harm the establishment or public interest will be exempted from this leave.
02:09Commission's Step to Increase Voter Turnout
02:11Commission's Step to Increase Voter Turnout
02:13This step by the District Administration is crucial in ensuring active voter participation and boosting voter turnout in this Assembly election.