This office memorandum clarifies the rules regarding the grant of study leave to Central Government employees. It specifies that employees are entitled to a maximum of 24 months of study leave during their service, and this leave can be availed in multiple spells, provided the total duration does not exceed 24 months. The clarification was issued after considering doubts and consulting with the Ministry of Finance and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. The memorandum is addressed to all Ministries/Departments of the Government of India and includes a list of recipients for copies.
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No.13023/20/84-Estt(L)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
New Delhi, the 7 December, 1986.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Grant of study leave to Central Government employees under Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972.
The undersigned is directed to say that under Rule 54 of CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, the Central Government employees are entitled to the grant of study leave for a period of 12 months at any one time and 24 months in all during the entire service under the Government. Doubts have been expressed whether the study leave should be taken in one small only. This has been considered in this Department in consultation with Ministry of Finance. It is now clarified that study leave under the aforementioned provision can be availed of by a Government servant in more than one small also subject to the condition that such study leave availed of in different spells does not exceed 24 months.
In so far as persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, this has been issued after consultation with Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
(Subhadra)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India.
To
All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India.
No.13023/20/84-Estt(L)
New Delhi, the 7 December, 1986.
Copy forwarded to:
- Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
- Controller General of Accounts.
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Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Finance.
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Union Public Service Commission/Supreme Court/Election Commission/Lok Sabha Sectt./Rajya Sabha Sectt./Cabinet Sectt./Central Vigilance Commission/President Secretariat/Vice-President Secretariat/Prime Minister’s Office/Planning Commission/Fourth Pay Commission.
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Senior Personnel and Executive Officer, Lok Sabha Sectt.
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Department of Personnel & Training, JCA Section/AIS/Adhyan Division with 5 spare copies each.
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Additional Secretary (Union Territories), Ministry of Home Affairs.
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All State Governments and Union Territories.
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Governors of all States/lt. Governors/Administrators of Union Territories.
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Secretary, National Council (Staff Side, 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi).
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All Members of Staff Side of the National Council of State Departmental Councils.
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All attached/subordinate offices and Desk/Section Officers of MHA including Rehabilitation Wing/Department of Personnel & Training/Public Grievances Department/Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare/Department of Official Language/Department of Justice.
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300 spare sets.
( Smt. S. Subhadra )
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India.
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