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First Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction – Early Closure of Offices on 02.11.2016

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This office memorandum details the early closure of government buildings and offices on November 2nd, 2016, due to the First Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR). The conference, hosted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, will take place from November 3rd to 5th, 2016, at Vigyan Bhawan and will be attended by ministers and officials from Asian countries, international...

Change of Date for Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad Holiday – 2016

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This office memorandum announces a change in the date of the Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad holiday for Central Government administrative offices in Delhi and New Delhi. Originally scheduled for December 13th, 2016, the holiday has been shifted to December 12th, 2016, to align with local celebrations. Offices outside of Delhi/New Delhi have the flexibility to decide the date based on the decision of...

Early Closure of Offices in connection with Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony during 2017

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This Office Memorandum details the schedule for early closure of government offices in New Delhi in connection with the Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony in January 2017. It specifies the timings and dates for closure of various buildings, categorized into Annexures A, B, C, and D. The closures are planned to facilitate the Republic Day/At Home Function/Beating Retreat Ceremony...

General Election to Legislative Assemblies – Grant of Paid Holiday

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This office memorandum details guidelines for Central Government offices regarding closures and employee leave during the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh in February and March 2017. It specifies that offices in notified areas where elections are scheduled will remain closed. Employees who are registered voters in a...

Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2017 – Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

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This office memorandum announces that Friday, April 14th, 2017, will be observed as a closed holiday across all Central Government Offices and Industrial Establishments in India, in recognition of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birthday. The declaration is made under the authority of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The memorandum directs all Ministries and Departments to...

Holiday Notification: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday on 14th April, 2017

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This office memorandum announces a holiday for all central government offices, including industrial establishments, on Friday, April 14th, 2017, to commemorate the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The decision was made exercising the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The memorandum is circulated to all ministries and departments of the Government of India...

Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2018

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This Office Memorandum details the holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2018. It specifies 14 compulsory holidays applicable to all offices, with an additional three holidays to be decided by Welfare Coordination Committees. The document also lists restricted holidays, allowing employees to choose two from the provided list. It clarifies procedures for changes in...

Office Memorandum Regarding Holidays to be Observed in Government Offices During 2018

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This office memorandum details the list of holidays to be observed in Central Government offices located in Delhi/New Delhi during the year 2018. It specifies mandatory holidays and allows each employee to choose two additional optional holidays from a provided list. Different rules apply to offices outside of Delhi/New Delhi, with a core set of mandatory holidays plus three additional holidays...

Bye-Elections in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland – Grant of Paid Holiday

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This Office Memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions directs Central Government Offices to follow existing guidelines regarding paid holidays for employees in connection with bye-elections held in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland on July 29, 2017. The memorandum references a previous order (No. 12/14/99-JCA dated October 10, 2001) and instructs relevant departments...

Closure of Offices near Patel Chowk and MDC National Stadium – October 2017

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This office memorandum details the temporary closure of various government buildings and offices surrounding Patel Chowk and MDC National Stadium on October 30th and 31st, 2017. The closures are mandated to facilitate security arrangements for the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s visit to pay tribute at the Statue of Sardar Patel on his birth anniversary and to oversee the ‘Run for Unity’ event. Specific...