Friday, June 12, 2026 (Nokinketer News): The Home Department, General Administration Branch-II, Nagaland, has declared June 16, 2026 (Tuesday), the polling day for Ward No. 11 (Chaara) under Chümoukedima Town Council, Ward No. 8 (Tsumang ‘B’) under Wokha Town Council, and Ward No. 9 (Samba Ghoki) under Atoizu Town Council, as a paid holiday for State and Central Government employees registered as electors in the respective wards.

The holiday will also apply to eligible employees enrolled as voters in these wards but residing or working in other areas, enabling them to exercise their franchise.

Under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the polling day has likewise been declared a paid holiday for employees of banks and financial institutions in Nagaland who are registered voters in the concerned wards.

Additionally, under Section 10 of the Nagaland Shops and Establishments Act, 1982, shops and commercial establishments in the three wards owned, managed, or operated by registered electors will remain closed during polling hours to facilitate voting.

The government further stated that, in the event of a re-poll, the date fixed by the State Election Commission will also be observed as a public holiday for the affected electors.

However, the provisions will not apply to employees whose absence from duty may cause danger or substantial loss to the establishment in which they are engaged.

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