The Kerala government has declared dies non for employees who join the nationwide strike called by various trade unions. In an order issued late Wednesday night, the government said any unauthorised absence from duty will lead to salary being withheld.
The order refers to the strike called by certain state government employee organisations and teachers on February 12. It states that leave will be granted only under strict conditions.
According to the government, under Rule 14A of Part I of the Kerala Service Rules, the period of unauthorised absence due to participation in a strike will be treated as dies non. This means employees who take part in the strike will not be paid for that day, and the amount will be deducted from their March 2026 salary.
The government also clarified that no form of leave will be allowed on the strike day except in specific cases, including illness of the employee or a close family member (spouse, children, father, or mother), examination purposes, maternity-related reasons, or other unavoidable circumstances of a similar nature.
The order further states that those involved in violence or damage to public property will face legal action. Heads of Departments have been instructed to take necessary measures, while District Collectors and the KSRTC Managing Director have been asked to ensure adequate transport facilities so government employees can attend work.
District Collectors, department heads, and District Police Chiefs have also been directed to protect employees who do not participate in the strike and ensure smooth access to government offices and institutions.
