Re: [HumJanenge] Re: No order declaring I-Day, Oct 2, Jan 26 as national festivals

If the union govt has failed declare national festivals, our state
govt has declared them

The Karnataka Industrial Establishments (National and Festival
Holidays) Act, 1963. (State Act w.e.f.11-07-63)

Object This Act provides for the grant of national & festival holidays
to persons employed in industrial establishment in the State of
Karnataka.
Applicability It applies to any industrial establish-ment in the State
of Karnataka.
Grant of National & Festival Holidays Employees are entitled for
national holidays on 26th January, 1st May, 15th August, 2nd October
and 1st November plus other five festival holidays in each calendar
year. But, in case of undertakings of GoI, only three national
holidays plus five other festival holidays are allowed. In case of
general elections to the Lok Sabha and Vidhana Sabha and in case of
any bye election, a holiday shall be given to all employees on polling
day. Approval of holidays in case of disagreement between employer
and employee is referred to the concerned area Labour Officer for
decision.
Rules The Karnataka Industrial Establishments (National and Festival
Holidays) Rules, 1964.





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