This office memorandum clarifies that ‘threatened abortion’ does not equate to ‘abortion’ for the purpose of granting maternity leave under the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972. The Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms issued this clarification after receiving numerous references and consulting with the Department of Health. Consequently, maternity leave will not be granted in cases of threatened abortion. The memorandum is circulated to all relevant departments, ministries, state governments, and other associated bodies.
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No.13018/11/84-Estt.(L)
Government of India/Bharat’Sarkar
Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms
(Karmik Aur Prashasnik Sudhar Vibhag)
New Delhi, the March 85.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Maternity leave on account of ‘Threatened Abortion’ – Clarification regarding.
This Department has been receiving a number of references seeking clarification whether ‘Threatened abortion’ amounts to ‘abortion’ for the purpose of grant of maternity leave for a period of six weeks admissible under Rule 43(2) of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972. This has been under consideration of this Department in consultation with the Department of Health and it is now clarified that ‘abortion’ does not include ‘threatened abortion’ and maternity leave cannot be granted in the case of threatened abortion.
(Mrs. SUBHADRA.S)
Under Secretary to the Government of India.
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All Departments/Ministries of the Government of India.
No.13018/11/84-Estt.(L)
New Delhi, the March 85.
Copy also to:
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All State Governments and Union Territories;
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Governors of all States/St. Governors/Administrators of Union Territories;
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Secretary, National Council (Staff Side13-C Ferozshah Road), New Delhi
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200 spare copies.
(Mrs. S. Subhadra)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tue. 372285