Bengaluru: The State Cabinet on Thursday declared that the fourth Saturdays of every month will be a Government holiday, thus approving the recommendation of the Sixth Pay Commission. The rule will apply to all government departments, schools and colleges.
Speaking to press persons after the Cabinet meeting yesterday, RDPR Minister Krishna Byregowda said that, however, he had no clarity on whether it will apply this year or from the next year. Pointing out that at present, every second Saturday is a Government Holiday in Karnataka, the Minister said that a Cabinet sub-committee recommendation to cancel holidays on Mahaveer Jayanti, Basava Jayanti, Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti, Kanaka Jayanti, Good Friday, Labour Day, Mahalaya Amavasya and Eid Milad has been set aside. The Panel had said these should be restricted holidays, he added.
