Section 75 in West Bengal Municipal (Employees' Service) Rules, 2010
75. Leave for the employees engaged in essential service
. (1) The employees who are engaged in essential services shall not be allowed to enjoy calendar holidays excepting three National holidays mentioned below and nine festival holidays as may be declared by a Local Body from time to time :National holidays(1)Independence Day (15th August).(2)Republic Day (26th January).(3)May Day (1st May).(2)The staff who are engaged in essential services shall be allowed to enjoy one weekly off day on rotation basis.(3)The staff of essential service shall be entitled to compensatory leave as provided in rule 74 for working on National and Festival holidays.Note : The staff of essential services means(1)Conservancy Employees engaged in Conservancy works;(2)Ambulance Drivers and Cleaners /Attendants;(3)Staff attached with Hospitals and Dispensaries;(4)Operational staff of the Waterworks Department including technical personnel;(5)Vehicle Drivers and Cleaners engaged in the Conservancy and Waterworks Department;(6)Night Guard, Durwan and Security;(7)Lighting Staff and Electrical Staff; and(8)Burning ghat and Burial ground Staff.
