Factory Workers Must Get Paid Leave on Election Day: Officials

139 Companies Ordered to Grant Holiday as Tata Group Leads Compliance

Key Points:

* Factory Inspector Issues Mandatory Leave Order for November 13 Polls

* Tata Companies Already Announce Holiday for Employee Voting

* Legal Action Warned Against Firms Violating Election Day Guidelines

JAMSHEDPUR – Factory Inspector directs companies to ensure paid leave for workers on assembly election day.

The directive impacts 139 companies across the industrial region.

Moreover, major corporations including Tata Steel have already announced holiday compliance.

Meanwhile, companies must submit affidavits confirming their adherence to the order.

Furthermore, violations could result in legal action under the Factory Act.

However, unions seek similar arrangements for private establishments and malls.

In addition, the initiative aims to maximize voter participation across industrial sectors.