New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) All government offices, shops and commercial establishments in the national capital will remain closed Thursday when the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games is to be held.
The union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had June 24 decided that central government offices in Delhi will remain closed Oct 14.
The central government declared holiday as per the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
The Delhi government also declared a holiday Oct 1.
‘All shops and commercial establishments in Delhi will remain closed on the closing day of the Games. The notification has been issued under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954, according to which no deduction can be made from the wages of any employee on account of the holiday,’ a Delhi government notification said.
According to an official, the central government took the decision to facilitate the movement of traffic and ensure greater participation of public in the closing ceremony.
The Delhi High Court and lower courts in the capital will remain closed till Oct 17.
