Chandigarh: The Election Commission of India has accorded the formal approval to Grant 5% Interim Relief to the Punjab Government Employees/Pensioners.

Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the Chief Electoral Office, Punjab, the State Government had sought EC’s permission for grant of Interim Relief due to the enforcement of the model code of conduct.

The letter of approval has been sent to the Secretary, Expenditure, Finance Department for immediate necessary action, said the spokesperson.