Srinagar, Nov 10: The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced November 11, 2025, as a paid holiday in connection with the bye-elections to Assembly Constituencies 27-Budgam and 77-Nagrota, enabling all eligible voters employed in these areas to exercise their franchise.
According to an official order, the day will be treated as a paid holiday for all persons employed in any business, trade, industrial undertaking, or other establishments within the two constituencies. Employers have been instructed not to make any wage deductions or abatements on account of the declared holiday.
The order cautions that any employer found violating these provisions will be liable to a fine of up to ₹500. However, the rule will not apply to employees whose absence could cause danger or substantial loss to the establishment they serve.
Additionally, the government stated that the holiday will also be recognized under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, ensuring the closure of government and private offices located within the notified constituencies on the polling day.
