The Union Cabinet today approved declaration of a holiday for Central Government offices, including Central Public Sector Undertakings, located in Delhi/New Delhi on the 14th October 2010 (Thursday) under explanation to Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 on the occasion of Closing Ceremony of Commonwealth Games 2010.
This decision will facilitate the movement of traffic and ensure greater participation of public in the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games -2010.
The Commonwealth Games are scheduled to be held between 3rd – 14th October , 2010 in Delhi. The opening Ceremony of the games will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday, the 3rd October and the Closing Ceremony will be held on Thursday, the 14th October 2010 at the same venue.