Guwahati, March 24 The Assam government has declared April 9 as a public holiday, according to official notifications, as elections for the assembly are scheduled on that day.
The public holiday is being declared under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, according to a notification issued by MS Manivann, Commissioner and Secretary of the General Administration Department.
All government and non-government offices, urban local bodies, educational institutions, businesses, and commercial establishments, including banks, will be closed on that day, according to the notification.
Another notification issued by the Labour Welfare Department stated that April 9 will be a paid holiday in all factories, tea plantations, shops, and public entertainment or amusement establishments.
Polling for the 126-member assembly will take place on that day, with vote counting scheduled for May 4.