Entertainment » OtherPosted at: Apr 1 2016 8:00PM Pondy govt asks shops, industries to declare holiday on poll dayPuducherry,Apr 1(UNI): Puducherry administration has directed all shops and other business establishments and industries in the union territory to declare a paid holiday to all employees on May 16, the polling day under the Peoples Representatives Act 1951 to enable them to exercise their franchise in the elections. The Labour Commissioner Vallabhan in a release here today said penal action would be initiated against those who violate the direction.UNI PAB KVV AK 1957Please log in to get detailed story.Tags: #Pondy govt asks shops# industries to declare holiday on poll day