Leave
Section 23 of the Goa, Daman and Diu Shops and Establishments Act, 1973 deals with leave. Every employee who has served for a period of two hundred and forty days or more during a continuous period of twelve months in any establishment shall be entitled during the subsequent period of twelve months, to leave with wages for a period of fifteen days: Provided that such leave with wages may
(1) Every employee who has served for a period of two hundred and forty days or more during a continuous period of twelve months in any establishment shall be entitled during the subsequent period of twelve months, to leave with wages for a period of fifteen days:
Provided that such leave with wages may be accumulated upto a maximum period of forty-five days:
Provided further that any continuous period of service in an establishment preceding the date on which this Act applies to that establishment shall also count, subject to a maximum period of twelve months:
Provided also that any leave accumulated by an employee in an establishment under the law applicable to that establishment preceding the date on which this Act applies to it, shall not be affected.
(2) An employee may apply in writing to the employer, not less than seven full working days before the date of availing himself of his leave, to allow all the leave or any portion thereof, to which he is entitled under sub-section (1):
Provided that the number of instalments for taking leave shall not exceed three during a period of twelve months.
(3) An employee who has been allowed leave for not less than five days under sub-section (2) shall, before his leave begins, be paid the wages due for the period of the leave allowed if he makes a request therefor.
(4) Every employee in any establishment shall also be entitled during his first twelve months of continuous service and during every OfSubsequent twelve months of such service- (a) to leave with wages for a period not exceeding nine days, on the ground of any sickness incurred or accident sustained by him; and (b) to casual leave with wages for a period not exceeding six days on any reasonable ground.
(5) If an employee entitled to any leave under sub-section (1), is discharged by his employer before he has been allowed such leave, or if the leave applied for by such employee has been refused and if he quits his employment before he has been allowed the leave, the employer shall pay him the amount payable under this Act in respect of the period of leave.
(6) If an employee is lawfully discharged by his employer when he is sick or suffering from the result of an accident, the employer shall pay him the amount payable under this Act in respect of the period of the leave to which he was entitled at the time of his discharge in addition to the amount, if any, payable to him under sub-section (3).
(7) An employee in a hostel attached to a school or college or in an establishment maintained in connection with the boarding and lodging of pupils and resident masters, shall be allowed the privileges referred to in sub-sections (1) to (6), reduced however proportionately to the period for which he was employed continuously in the previous year or to the period for which he will be employed continuously in the current year, as the case be; and all references to the period of leave in sub-sections (1) and (4) shall be construed accordingly, fractions of less than half a day being disregarded.
Section 23, The Goa, Daman and Diu Shops and Establishments Act, 1973 (Act 13 of 1974).
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Questions about Section 23
What does Section 23 of the Goa, Daman and Diu Shops and Establishments Act deal with?
Section 23 of the Goa, Daman and Diu Shops and Establishments Act is headed "Leave". Every employee who has served for a period of two hundred and forty days or more during a continuous period of twelve months in any establishment shall be entitled during the subsequent period of twelve months, to leave with wages for a period of fifteen days: Provided that such leave with wages may
How do I find court cases under Section 23 of the Goa, Daman and Diu Shops and Establishments Act?
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What should I read with Section 23 of the Goa, Daman and Diu Shops and Establishments Act, and has it changed?
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When was the Goa, Daman and Diu Shops and Establishments Act enacted?
Goa, Daman and Diu Shops and Establishments Act was enacted in 1974 as Act 13 of 1974. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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