Election Duty: State Servants' Commitment.!
It's important to note that employees appointed for election duty are required to fulfil their duties, and there are repercussions for absences. Punishments can be imposed by the election commission for unauthorized absence. Generally, only permanent employees of the central or state government are eligible for election duty. In exceptional cases, duty may be assigned to employees on deputation after retirement. Contractual or daily wage earners are not typically assigned election duties.
If both spouses are government employees, one of them can seek an exemption from election duty to manage responsibilities at home. This exemption is granted upon application. Furthermore, employees with pre-booked foreign travel plans overlapping with election dates can apply for cancellation of election duty by providing proof of travel arrangements.
Employees suffering from serious illnesses can also request an exemption from election duty by submitting relevant medical certificates. Overall, the election commission ensures that necessary arrangements are made for election duties while considering the circumstances of government employees.