In accordance with Section 353 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and in view of the forthcoming General Election to the 14 Nagaland Legislative Assembly, the day of polling on 27/2/2023 (Monday) is declared as Paid Holiday for all the employees of Government PSUs/Banks/ Financial Institutions/ Industrial undertakings/Private and all the Business Establishments including shops, in the State of Nagaland to enable them to participate and exercise their franchise. This applies to all categories of employees including the daily wage/casual workers and also those electors working outside the Constituency concerned. However, this shall not apply to any elector whose absence may cause danger or substantial loss in respect of the employment in which he is engaged.

(Manjong Phom IA Longleng)