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Calcutta HC: No action for govt staff absence on Yoga Day
🗓 20 Jun 2026, 08:02 AM
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The Calcutta High Court has been informed by the West Bengal government that no punitive action will be taken against government employees for not participating in Yoga Day events. The court heard a petition concerning the matter.
The West Bengal government has stated that participation in Yoga Day celebrations is not compulsory for its employees. This clarification was presented before the Calcutta High Court during a hearing on a petition related to the observance of International Yoga Day.
The government's position, as conveyed to the court, assures that no adverse action will be initiated against any government staff member who remains absent from Yoga Day activities. The petition filed regarding the mandatory nature of participation has subsequently been dismissed by the court.
The court's decision upholds the voluntary nature of participation in such events, ensuring that government employees are not penalized for opting out.
The government's position, as conveyed to the court, assures that no adverse action will be initiated against any government staff member who remains absent from Yoga Day activities. The petition filed regarding the mandatory nature of participation has subsequently been dismissed by the court.
The court's decision upholds the voluntary nature of participation in such events, ensuring that government employees are not penalized for opting out.