CategoryGovernance & Administration

Grant of Leave to Ad-hoc Employees in the Government

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This Office Memorandum clarifies the leave entitlements for ad-hoc employees in the Government of India. It reiterates that ad-hoc appointments should be minimized and made only when unavoidable. While ad-hoc employees are not automatically entitled to leave under the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, the President has decided that those appointed for technical reasons may receive...

Grant of Study Leave to Central Government Employees under Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972

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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...

Removal of Disparity in Half Pay Leave for Industrial Employees

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This 1987 Office Memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions addresses a disparity in half pay leave entitlements between industrial and non-industrial employees (excluding those governed by Railways). It clarifies that industrial employees governed by the Factories Act, 1948, who have completed a year of service from January 1, 1984, are eligible for half pay leave from...

Cash Payment in Lieu of Unutilised Earned Leave for Compulsorily Retired Employees

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This Office Memorandum clarifies the rules regarding cash payment for unutilised earned leave for Central Government employees who are compulsorily retired as a disciplinary measure. It specifies that encashment is not allowed if a cut in pension is also applied, but is permissible if no pension cut is imposed. The orders apply to all Central Government servants compulsorily retired on or after...

Recommendations of the Fourth Pay Commission Regarding Leave Salary

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This Office Memorandum details a decision made by the Government of India, based on the recommendations of the Fourth Pay Commission, to revise the payment schedule for leave salary. Previously, government servants on departmental leave with leave salary were paid at the end of the first three months. This has been extended to payment at the end of each month for six months. The order applies to...

Grant of Leave to Ad-hoc Employees in Vacation Department

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This Office Memorandum details the leave entitlements for ad-hoc employees working in Vacation Departments. It clarifies the conditions under which ad-hoc staff, categorized as ‘Vacation Staff’ or otherwise, can avail leave, differentiating between those appointed for technical reasons and those with brief appointments. The memorandum outlines specific rules regarding earned leave...

Grant of Leave to Ad-hoc Employees in Vacation Department

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This Office Memorandum details the leave entitlements for ad-hoc employees working in Vacation Departments. It clarifies the conditions under which ad-hoc staff, categorized as ‘Vacation Staff’ or otherwise, can avail leave, differentiating between those appointed for technical reasons and those with brief appointments. The memorandum outlines specific leave provisions, including...

Recommendations of the Fourth Central Pay Commission Relating to Maternity Leave and Rationalisation of Rules

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This office memorandum details the government’s decisions regarding maternity leave and ‘leave not due’ based on the recommendations of the Fourth Central Pay Commission. Key decisions include restricting maternity leave to mothers with less than two surviving children, allowing up to a year of continued leave, and limiting ‘leave not due’ to medical grounds only...

Revised Ceiling on Encashment of Earned Leave for Contract Officers

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This Office Memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions revises the ceiling on encashment of earned leave for officers appointed on contract under the Central Government. The revision adjusts the maximum earned leave allowed for encashment at the time of contract termination, based on the period of contract appointment. Previously, the encashment ceiling was 180...

Risk Allowance to Central Government Employees

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This Office Memorandum clarifies the treatment of Risk Allowance for Central Government employees during leave. It establishes that Risk Allowance, granted to employees whose duties involve risk, will be considered an allowance during leave, similar to Compensatory Allowance, and will be added to leave salary. However, it explicitly states that this allowance will not be factored into the...