Covid-19 Shutdown Dilemma: Should We Pay Staff on Leave or Not?

Hi, I am an HR professional at Aromathai, which falls under the shop and establishment category. Our stores are currently closed due to the Covid-19 emergency, and I believe the management is considering placing all staff on leave. In this scenario, should we pay for leaves, or should they be unpaid, except for the leaves they have already accrued?

Sandhya, the company can enter into an agreement with the employees, and they can be laid off in accordance with the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and the Rules, 1957.