Bye-Election to 7 (Seven) Assembly Constituencies of Jharkhand, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Tripura and West Bengal
The Office Memorandum with reference number F. No. 12/1/2022-JCA, issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India, pertains to the upcoming Bye-Election in seven assembly constituencies across Jharkhand, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Tripura, and West Bengal. The memo, dated 21st August 2023, highlights that the Election Commission of India has officially communicated the election schedule through Press Note No. ECI/PN/47/2023 (dated 08.08.2023) and letter No. 78/EPS/2023/1767 (dated 10.08.2023).
F. No. 12/1/2022-JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions E
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Establishment (JCA) Section
North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 21st August, 2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Bye-Election to 7 (Seven) Assembly Constituencies of Jharkhand, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Tripura and West Bengal — Grant of paid be Holiday to the employees on the day of the Poll — regarding
The undersigned is directed to state that the Election Commission of India has informed, vide Press Note No. ECI/PN/47/2023 dated 08.08.2023 and letter No. 78/EPS/2023/1767 dated 10.08.2023, that Bye — Election to Seven (7) Assembly Constituencies of Jharkhand, Kerala, Uttar Pardesh, Uttarakhand , Tripura, and West Bengal, are scheduled to be held as under :-
| S.No. | Name of State | Assembly Constituency No. & Name | Date of Poll | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jharkhand | 33-Dumri | 05.09.2023 | Tuesday |
| 2. | Kerala | 98-Puthuppall | 05.09.2023 | Tuesday |
| 3. | Uttar Pradesh | 354-Ghosi | 05.09.2023 | Tuesday |
| 4. | Uttarakhand | 47-Bageshwar (SC) | 05.09.2023 | Tuesday |
| 5. | Tripura | 20- Boxanagar | 05.09.2023 | Tuesday |
| 6. | Tripura | 23-Dhanpur | 05.09.2023 | Tuesday |
| 7. | West Bengal | 15 Dhupguri (SC) | 05.09.2023 | Tuesday |
- Under Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, employees entitled to vote at the general/bye election are entitled to grant of paid holiday.
- The guidelines issued by this Department vide OM No. 12/14/99-JCA dated 10.10.2001 regarding closure of Government Offices and grant of paid holiday in connection with election are enclosed for necessary action and compliance.
- This may be brought to the notice of all concerned.
(Parveen Jargar)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
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