Bihar Government Approves Holidays for 2024
The Bihar government has released the holiday calendar for 2024, specifying the approved holidays for all offices and revenue magistrate courts under the state government. In the coming year, government employees will be entitled to a maximum of 32 days of leave. The holidays include general holidays, holidays declared under the NI Act-1881, and optional restricted holidays.
Holiday Breakdown
- General holidays: 15 days (3 of which fall on Sundays)
- Holidays under NI Act-1881: 21 days (1 of which is a Sunday)
- Total number of holidays: 36 days
- Actual leave days for government employees: 32 days (excluding Sundays)
Additionally, there are 20 optional restricted holidays, of which only three can be utilized throughout the year with prior approval from the competent authority. The Secretariat Departments and Directorates follow a five-day working week, while regional offices operate on a six-day working week system.
Possible Changes in Muslim Festival Dates
The dates of Muslim festival holidays may vary depending on the sighting of the moon. Additionally, the annual bank account closure holiday, as per the NI Act-1881, is fixed on April 1st each year. Last year, government employees were granted a total of 36 leaves.
Transfer of Officers in Commercial Tax Department
19 officers of the Commercial Tax Department in Bihar were transferred on Tuesday. Additional Commissioner Sanjay Kumar has been assigned to the training cell of the headquarters, while Joint Commissioner Rashmi Kumar Singh will handle the audit responsibilities. Kumar Shailendra and Birendra Kumar will be responsible for the Training Cell. Deputy Commissioners Anupama and Naseem have been attached to the headquarters, and Deputy Commissioner Kumari Anamika has been given the responsibility of the Danapur zone. Assistant Deputy Commissioner Anamika has been transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
News Summary:
- The Bihar government has approved the holiday calendar for 2024, allowing government employees a maximum of 32 days of leave next year.
- The holidays include general holidays, holidays under the NI Act-1881, and optional restricted holidays.
- The number of optional restricted holidays is fixed at 20, and employees can utilize three of them throughout the year with prior approval.
- The dates of Muslim festival holidays may change based on the sighting of the moon.
- 19 officers of the Commercial Tax Department in Bihar have been transferred, with new assignments and responsibilities.
