A day before state of Karnataka goes for polling on Wednesday, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike (BBMP) has warned chiefs of private sector organisations including IT companies of facing strict legal action if any company refuses to declare paid holiday to employees for voting.

According to the BBMP, it had come to notice that many IT companies, BT companies and some private organisations are refusing to grant paid leave to eligible voters after which the civic body swung into action and warned CEO's of such companies. The warning comes amid several company employees complaining of reporting back to their office or working in shifts.

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In a detailed release issued on Tuesday, BBMP said that every person employed in any business trade, industrial undertaking or any other establishment be entitled to be granted a paid holiday.

"The institutions are Central and State government offices, nationalised banks, public sector banks, private banks, schools, IT companies, industries, factories, hospitals and other private institutions. All these organisations come under statutory obligations" BBMP statement said.

"It has come to notice that some IT companies and private organisations are refusing to grant paid leave to eligible voters. If any such incident occur, it is advised to report by dialing 1950 toll free number. Any violation in this regard by any organisation shall be dealt with strict legal action against the organisation under Representation of the People Act 1951 and other relevant laws," the municipal body warned.

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