| Act |
The Jammu and Kashmir Industrial Establishments (National and Festival) Holidays Act, 1974 |
| Applicability to |
Factory |
Shops |
Plantation |
|
Yes |
No |
No |
| Eligibility Criteria |
- Festival Holidays: 30 days of service immediately preceding such festival holiday or leave
- National Holidays: Eligible from day one itself
|
| List of National Holidays |
4 |
- 26th January (Republic Day)
- 15th August (Independence Day)
- 2nd October (Gandhi Jayanti)
- 13th July (Martyrs Day)
|
| Festival Holidays |
4 |
To be decided by the Inspector in consultation with the employer and employees |
| Total Number of National & Festival Holidays in a year |
8 |
| Provision if worked on NH/FH |
Twice the wages or a substituted holiday |
| Time Limit to Avail Compensatory Off |
Within six months from the holiday on which the employee so works |
| Notice to Labour Inspector |
Not Specified |
| Forms to be maintained |
- |
| Penal Consequences |
Punishable with fine which may extend to Rs. 250/- – Section 8
|
| Act Document |
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