Declaration of Holidays, on the day of poll MLC Elections GO 524 Dt 08-03-2019

Declaration of Holidays, on the day of poll MLC Elections GO 524 Dt 08-03-2019

Biennial Elections to Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council from Graduates, Teachers and Local Authorities’ Constituencies – Polling on 22.03.2019 (Friday) and counting of votes on 26.03.2019 (Tuesday) – Declaration of Holidays, on the day of poll and on the day of counting of votes as per the necessity – Authorization to the Collectors & District Magistrates concerned – Orders – Issued

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As per the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, Press Note   No.ECI/PN/ 21/2019, Dt.24.02.2019, the Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for Biennial Elections to Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council from two Graduate Constituencies, one Teacher Constituency, and also from one Local Authority Constituency. As per the schedule the Poll will be held on 22.03.2019 (Friday) and counting of votes on 26.03.2019 (Tuesday). The poll shall be held for the following four (4) constituencies:-

1. East- West Godavari Graduates;
2. Krishna- Guntur Graduates;  
3. Srikakulam- Vizianagaram- Visakhapatnam Teachers;
4. Visakhapatnam Local Authorities.

In this context, the Government hereby authorize the Collectors & District Magistrates of above said Districts to declare a local holiday, if necessary, on the day before poll (21.03.2019), on the day of poll (22.03.2019), on the day of counting of votes (26.03.2019) for Offices / Institutions where polling and counting centers are established for the ongoing biennial Elections to Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council from Graduates, Teachers and Local authorities’ Constituencies. On local holidays the Treasuries, Sub-Treasuries and all other Offices/Institutions in the District will however function as usual. 

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