Festival Leave Dilemma: Can a Holiday Be Deducted If Leave Surrounds It?

Hi all,

I want to know if an employee goes on leave the day before a festival holiday and returns two days after the holiday, can the festival holiday be legally deducted? Please advise as per the Act.

Regards,
Anoop Saxena

Dear Anoop Saxena,

First, decide under which Act you are providing this holiday. In my opinion, festival holiday provisions are present in the following two laws:
1. State Industrial Establishment (National & Festival Holidays & Casual & Sick Leaves) Act.
2. State Shops & Commercial Establishment Act.

Therefore, first decide the applicability of the Act and then go through the provisions relating to eligibility and the grant of Festival Holidays for your unit.

Regards,
R.N.Khola

Dear Sir,

I want to know under this Act the State Industrial Establishment (National & Festival Holidays, Casual & Sick Leaves) Act.

Dear Anoop,

Most of the states have enacted this Act, and therefore, I have advised you to go through the legislation applicable in your state. It is important that you are aware of the name of the state and the specific Act related to your query. Understanding these details is crucial for members to provide assistance effectively.

Regards,

R.N. Khola