Public holiday declared in Madurantakam, Dharapuram on October 6 for bypolls - The HinduPublished - September 20, 2026 12:59 am IST - CHENNAIThe Tamil Nadu government has declared a public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, in the areas that fall under the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies on October 6, the day of polling for the byelections.According to an official order, all employees working in Chengalpattu and Tiruppur districts and neighbouring districts but registered as voters in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies should be given a paid holiday on the day of polling.All government offices, including industrial establishments of the government and government-controlled bodies, and all educational institutions throughout the areas in these two Assembly constituencies will remain closed on the polling day, the order added.Published - September 20, 2026 12:59 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }