Pune Declares Paid Holiday for Voters; Employees Can Report Leave Denials

The Pune administration has declared January 15 a mandatory paid public holiday for voters in Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune district to encourage participation in the Municipal Corporation elections. This applies to government and private sectors, including IT, industrial units, and retail. Employers unable to grant a full-day leave must provide 2-3 hours of paid time for voting. Employees denied leave can file complaints with the Labour Deputy Commissioner, with potential legal action against violators under Election Commission guidelines.