Relief for Muslim Employees observing fast during Ramzan month & traveling long distances for IFTAR

Relief for Muslim Employees observing fast during Ramzan month & traveling long distances for IFTAR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.2015/G/35/1
Dated : 15.06.2015
CIRCULAR

During the Holy month of Ramzan, the time of Iftar coincides with setting of the sun, which takes place quite early.

It has, therefore, been decided that those Muslim Railway employees who observe fast and are required to tavel a long distance to their residence for Iftar, may be allowed to leave office early wherever feasible.

sd/-
(P.S.Meena)
Director (General Admn.)
Railway Board

To, All Officers/branches in Railway Board’s Office.


Source: NFIR

Comments

faransqi said…
Hopefully other ministries and departments follow suit.
Anonymous said…
Similar Order should also be passed by Central Board of Direct Taxes and Central Excise department.

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