The Government of Meghalaya has declared that all state government offices and educational institutions will remain closed on February 27 to enable the voters to exercise their franchise during the Assembly elections.
Industrial undertaking or any of the establishments governed by N.I. Act, 1881, shops and those who work on shift basis, daily wages and casual workers including those working outside the constituency shall be entitled to the benefit of a paid holiday as provided in Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
This was informed by the Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, General Administration Department.