This office memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Government of India, clarifies that a ‘hazardous miscarriage’ does not equate to a miscarriage for the purpose of availing maternity leave as per Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972. The clarification came after receiving numerous requests seeking to understand if the six-week period of...
This Office Memorandum details the leave rules applicable to officers appointed on contract under the Central Government. It clarifies the types of leave (earned, half-pay/commuted, and extraordinary) available based on the duration of the contract, ranging from less than a year to indefinite periods. The memorandum also outlines the conditions for encashment of earned leave, specifying maximum...
This notification details amendments to the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972. Key changes include adjustments to joining time leave accrual, removal of a clause in Rule 38, modifications to cash equivalent calculations for leave encashment, and alterations to departmental leave salary provisions. The rules aim to clarify and refine existing leave policies for government servants...
This office memorandum addresses the removal of disparity in half pay leave entitlements between industrial and non-industrial employees in departments other than Railways. It clarifies the rates at which half pay leave can be accumulated, commuted, and availed, effective January 1st, 1985. The changes are based on a reference from the Ministry of Finance and an award by the Board of Arbitration...
This Office Memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pension, Government of India, details the delegation of powers to leave sanctioning authorities regarding the grant of Extraordinary Leave (E.O.L.). It clarifies that E.O.L. granted for specific reasons – inability to join duty due to civil commotion or for pursuing higher scientific/technical studies – will automatically count...
This Office Memorandum clarifies that maternity leave under Rule 43 of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, is admissible to unmarried female government servants. The clarification stems from a reference received regarding the eligibility of unmarried women for maternity leave. The document emphasizes that the rule itself does not specify marital status as a condition for granting...
This office memorandum clarifies that unmarried women government employees are eligible for maternity leave under the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, as the rules do not specify marital status as a requirement for eligibility. The memorandum emphasizes that while the conditions outlined in Rule 43 of the rules must be met, the well-being of mother and child should also be considered...
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...
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...
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...