The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced that November 11 (Tuesday) will be observed as a paid holiday in connection with the bye-elections to Assembly Constituencies 27—Budgam and 77—Nagrota.
The decision has been taken under Section 138(2)(B) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
According to Government Order No. 1355-JK(GAD) of 2025, issued by the General Administration Department on October 16, 2025, the polling day will be treated as a paid holiday for all persons employed in business, trade, industrial undertakings, or any other establishment who are entitled to vote in these constituencies.
No deduction or abatement of wages shall be made on account of the holiday.
The order further states that any employer who fails to extend this provision shall be liable to a fine of up to five hundred rupees.
However, the rule will not apply to any elector whose absence may cause danger or substantial loss to the work in which they are engaged.
The government has also clarified that this paid holiday will be recognised under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, ensuring that all government and private offices falling under the notified constituencies observe closure on the polling day.
Meanwhile, campaigning for both the Budgam and Nagrota seats ended on Sunday, and voting will commence on Tuesday morning.
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