Chandigarh is all set to go polling on June1, 2024.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: In a major development, the Chandigarh administration on Thursday announced a close day for all the shops and commercial establishments in the Union Territory given the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

The circular issued by the Chandigarh Administration reads: "Whereas the poll in connection with General Elections to the Lok Sabha is to be held on 01.06.2024 (Saturday) in Union Territory, Chandigarh."

"In this regard, the Hon'ble Election Commission of India, New Delhi vide their letter No. 78/EPS/2024 dated 16.03.2024 has invited the attention towards Section 135B of the Representation of People Act, 1951. And whereas it is considered necessary to provide an opportunity to the public to exercise their right to franchise," the circular added. 

It further stated, "Now, therefore, in the exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of Section 10 of the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1958 (Punjab Act No. 15 of 1958) as applicable to the Union Territory, Chandigarh, the Adviser to the Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, hereby fixes the 1st June 2024 (Saturday) as a Close day for all Shops and Commercial Establishments throughout the Union Territory, Chandigarh." 

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