Hyderabad Declares Paid Holidays for Jubilee Hills Bypoll on Nov. 10, 11 and 14
The directive ensures venue readiness by excusing school staff for election duty.
Overview
- Hyderabad District Collector Harichandana Dasari issued the order on November 7 for the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election.
- Paid holidays have been declared for November 10, 11 and 14, covering the day before polling, polling day and the counting day.
- The directive applies to government schools and offices designated as polling stations or the counting centre within the constituency.
- The Collector said most closures involve schools as teachers will serve on election duty, with government offices covered since some staff are voters.
- Bars will remain closed and distribution of food or similar activities near polling stations is prohibited, and institutional heads were told to enforce the order without deviation.