Request for immediate clarification on ILR Rules

Dear Sir,

This is to request your kind attention for the clarification of new ILR rules effective 6th April, 2013.

As per new rule, any absences from the UK should either be a paid holiday, employment / business related or compelling compassionate absence.

What happens whilst person is registered as self-employed with HMRC, paid tax for the year and take a holiday for a short period (eg; 20 -25 days) during the same year to his / her home country. Will this be still counted as a Paid Holiday and clarification given in the letter during ILR application will suffice the requirement?

Also please clarify if the same rules of absence from the UK applies for the dependents as well who apply for the ILR along with main applicant.

Best Regards

Susheel