The Assam government has announced special two-day casual leave in November for its employees to spend time with their parents or parents-in-law.
The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Thursday that these special leaves cannot be used for personal enjoyment, and those without parents or parents-in-law will not be eligible for the leaves.
"The Assam Government, under the leadership of HCM Dr. @himantabiswa, has declared special casual leave for State Government employees on November 6 and 8, 2024, to spend time with their parents or parents-in-law.
This leave must be used solely for spending time with aging parents or parents-in-law to honour, respect, and care for them, and not for personal enjoyment."
These leaves can be used along with the holiday for Chhat Puja on November 7, the second Saturday holiday on November 9 and Sunday on November 10. Those employees in essential services can use them in a phased manner.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the provisions of two special casual leaves for government employees to spend time with their parents and parents-in-law during the Independence Day speech after assuming office in 2021.