CategoryLegislation & Law

Proposals on Child Care Leave (CCL) and Maternity Leave

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This Office Memorandum from the Department of Personnel & Training outlines proposed changes to Maternity Leave and Child Care Leave (CCL) policies for government employees. Key proposals include extending maternity leave to surrogate and commissioning mothers (up to 180 days), removing the age limit for CCL in cases of disabled children, allowing employees to avail Leave Travel Concession...

Implementation of Leave Provision under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013

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This office memorandum details the implementation of leave provisions for female government servants who are victims of sexual harassment in the workplace, as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The department is considering a new rule to be added to the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, allowing for up to 90 days of special leave during the...

Rama Pandey vs Union of India & Ors. – Maternity Leave for Commissioning Mother via Surrogacy

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This case concerns the eligibility of a commissioning mother, who attains parenthood through surrogacy, for maternity leave under the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules. The court examined whether the existing rules, designed for biological mothers, could be extended to encompass commissioning mothers, considering advancements in reproductive technologies and the best interests of the child...

Leave to a Government servant who is unlikely to be fit to return to duty – Reg.

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This Office Memorandum details amendments to the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, aligning them with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Key changes include ensuring leave isn’t refused without medical authority advice, remitting debited leave upon disability certification, and specifying the required Form ‘3A’ for disability certificates. The amendments clarify...

Grant of Leave to Government Servants who are unlikely to return to service in good health

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This office memorandum details revisions to the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, aligning them with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Specifically, it clarifies that leave applied for under Rule 20 will not be rejected or cancelled without reference to the medical authority whose advice is binding. Leave taken for periods after receiving a disability certificate will...

CCS (Leave) Rules 1972 – FAQs on Leave Entitlements

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This document provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules of 1972, specifically addressing leave entitlements for government servants. It covers maximum leave periods, leave for those serving in vacation departments, encashment of leave with LTC, rules surrounding study leave and child care leave, and scenarios involving suspension, dismissal...

Rubber Gloves for Electrical Purposes – Quality Control and Inspection Rules

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This document details the rules and regulations regarding the inspection of rubber gloves intended for electrical purposes before export. It outlines procedures for submitting specifications, conducting inspections, issuing certificates of export-worthiness, and appealing decisions. It also specifies inspection fees and locations. The document includes both English and Hindi versions of the...

Bank of Baroda Amalgamation – Dispute Regarding Bonus Eligibility

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This document details a legal dispute concerning the eligibility of employees of Hind Bank Limited, after its amalgamation with the Bank of Baroda, for Diamond Jubilee Bonus. The core issue revolves around whether the service period with Hind Bank should be considered when calculating bonus eligibility, with the Bank of Baroda initially only considering service after the amalgamation. The...

Industrial Dispute – Termination of Service & Settlement

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This document details an industrial dispute between the management of Parshva Properties Limited and their workman, Shri Ram Naresh, concerning the termination of his service. The dispute was referred to the Central Government Industrial Tribunal, which facilitated a compromise settlement. The terms of the settlement include the reinstatement of Shri Ram Naresh to his previous position with the...

Bond to be executed by a Government Servant when granted Extension of Study Leave

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This document details the bond required to be executed by government servants granted an extension of study leave. It outlines the financial obligations of the servant, including repayment of study leave costs and associated interest, in the event of resignation or failure to return to duty within a specified timeframe. The bond is governed by Indian law, and the government bears the stamp duty...