Notification for Ravidas Jayanti

## Report on Declaration of Holiday on Guru Ravidas Birthday in Delhi **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification from the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi declaring Wednesday, February 16, 2022, as a holiday in all Government Offices under its jurisdiction on account of Guru Ravidas Birthday. The notification also cancels a previously declared restricted holiday for the same occasion. The primary purpose is to grant a full holiday instead of a restricted one. The key finding is the immediate transition from a restricted to a full holiday, affecting all government employees in Delhi. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview of the notification issued by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, declaring February 16, 2022, as a holiday for Guru Ravidas Birthday. The analysis is based solely on the provided notification text. **3. Policy Overview:** This is an amendment to the original holiday schedule. * **Core Objective:** To grant a full holiday for Guru Ravidas Birthday for all Government Offices in Delhi. **4. Background and Rationale:** This is an amendment to a prior holiday declaration. The reason for the amendment, inferred from the text, is to upgrade the holiday status for Guru Ravidas Birthday from a "restricted holiday" to a full holiday. This likely reflects a decision to provide a more comprehensive observance of the occasion for government employees. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This document constitutes an amendment. * **Original Policy Affected:** Notification No. F. 53461GADCN202140904138 dated 14122021, which declared a *restricted* holiday for Guru Ravidas Birthday. * **New Rule/Provision:** Wednesday, February 16th, 2022, is declared a *full* holiday in all Government Offices under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The previous notification declaring a restricted holiday is cancelled. * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The primary effect is that government employees in Delhi will now have a full day off on Guru Ravidas Birthday, rather than a restricted holiday which may have required them to work, or only allow for limited absence. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders are all employees of Government Offices under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Indirectly, citizens who rely on government services may be affected due to office closures on this day. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The General Administration Department (GAD) of the Government of NCT of Delhi, specifically the Dy. Secy. GAD, as evidenced by the signature and department mention. The Dte. of Printing at the Government of India Press and the Controller of Publications, Delhi are responsible for publication and dissemination of the notification. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The change is effective immediately, as the holiday is declared for February 16, 2022, and the notification is dated February 15, 2022. No specific procedures for implementing the holiday are outlined in the text, suggesting standard holiday procedures apply. * **(Amendment-Specific Implementation):** The primary implementation action is the *cancellation* of the previous notification. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of these changes is to provide government employees with a full holiday to observe Guru Ravidas Birthday. The impact is a full day of closure for Delhi Government offices, potentially affecting public service availability, but promoting recognition of the religious holiday. The change from a restricted holiday signifies a potentially increased importance for the holiday among the government and its employees. **9. Conclusion:** The notification analyzed declares February 16, 2022, as a full holiday for Guru Ravidas Birthday in all Government Offices of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, effectively amending a prior declaration of a restricted holiday. This signifies a decision to provide a more comprehensive observance of the occasion, impacting all government employees and potentially affecting the availability of government services on that day.

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