CategoryElections & Political Affairs

Extension of Timelines for APAR Submission – 2023-24

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The Department of Personnel & Training has issued an office memorandum extending the deadline for Central Civil Services officers to submit their self-appraisal for the Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) for the year 2023-24. This extension, from April 15th to April 30th, is due to the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections. Existing timelines for other aspects of the APAR process, as outlined...

Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2009 – Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

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This office memorandum announces that Tuesday, April 14th, 2009, will be observed as a closed holiday across all Central Government Offices in India, including industrial establishments, in recognition of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birthday. The decision is made under the authority of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881 and is to be communicated to all relevant Ministries and...

Central Government Office Closures for Delhi Legislative Assembly Elections, 2015

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This office memorandum details guidelines for the closure of Central Government Offices and Industrial Establishments in the National Capital Territory of Delhi in connection with the general elections to the Legislative Assembly, scheduled for February 7th, 2015. It specifies that offices in notified areas will remain closed and outlines provisions for granting special casual leave to employees...

Bye Election to State Legislative Assemblies – Grant of Paid Holiday

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This Office Memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions outlines guidelines for granting special casual leave to Central Government employees who are eligible voters in the upcoming bye-elections to the State Legislative Assemblies of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, Telangana, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Tripura. The memorandum clarifies eligibility...

Bye Election to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies – Grant of Paid Holiday

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This office memorandum details guidelines regarding paid holidays and leave for employees of the Central Government during bye-elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies in Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana, scheduled for May 16th, 2016. It specifies closure of offices in notified areas, provisions for special casual leave for voters...

Bye Election to fill the casual vacancy from 132 – Ghoradongri (ST) in the Legislative Assembly of Madhya Pradesh – Grant of Paid Holiday regarding

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This office memorandum details guidelines for Central Government offices and employees in Madhya Pradesh concerning a bye-election scheduled for May 30th, 2016. It specifies closure of offices in notified areas where the election is taking place. Employees who are registered voters in the constituency are eligible for special casual leave on polling day, and those residing in the constituency but...

Bye Election in Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir – Grant of Paid Holiday to Employees

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This office memorandum details guidelines for Central Government offices and employees regarding a bye-election in Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir, scheduled for June 19th, 2016. It mandates the closure of offices in notified areas where the election is being held. Employees who are registered voters in the relevant constituency are eligible for special casual leave on polling day, and this extends...

General Election to Legislative Assemblies – Grant of Paid Holiday

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This office memorandum details guidelines for Central Government offices regarding closures and employee leave during the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh in February and March 2017. It specifies that offices in notified areas where elections are scheduled will remain closed. Employees who are registered voters in a...

Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2017 – Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

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This office memorandum announces that Friday, April 14th, 2017, will be observed as a closed holiday across all Central Government Offices and Industrial Establishments in India, in recognition of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birthday. The declaration is made under the authority of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The memorandum directs all Ministries and Departments to...

Bye-Elections in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland – Grant of Paid Holiday

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This Office Memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions directs Central Government Offices to follow existing guidelines regarding paid holidays for employees in connection with bye-elections held in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland on July 29, 2017. The memorandum references a previous order (No. 12/14/99-JCA dated October 10, 2001) and instructs relevant departments...