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Clarification Regarding Regularization of Absence During COVID-19 Lockdown

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This office memorandum addresses numerous queries received regarding the regularization of absence during the COVID-19 lockdown period. It reiterates a previous memorandum issued on July 28, 2020, which provided clarification on this matter. The memorandum emphasizes that the earlier guidelines were issued considering the unavoidable issues faced by government employees across various sectors...

Treatment/regularization of hospitalization/quarantine period during COVID-19 Pandemic

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This Office Memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training clarifies the treatment of hospitalization and quarantine periods for government servants during the COVID-19 pandemic. It outlines provisions for Commuted Leave, Special Casual Leave (SCL), Earned Leave (EL), and Extra Ordinary Leave (EOL) based on whether the servant is COVID positive, hospitalized, or has a dependent family...

Guidelines for Regularization/Treatment of Hospitalization/Quarantine Period during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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This office memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Pension Grievances, Government of India, addresses clarifications regarding the treatment of leave and attendance for government employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. It outlines provisions for employees who test positive for COVID-19, those with family members who test positive, and those in quarantine due to contact with positive...

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...

Grant of 60 days Special Maternity Leave in case of death of a child soon after birth / stillbirth

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A new directive has been issued granting a 60-day Special Maternity Leave to female Central Government employees in the event of a child’s death soon after birth or stillbirth. This leave is applicable regardless of whether maternity leave has already been availed, and can be converted from existing leave if necessary. The definition of ‘death soon after birth’ is clarified as...

Special Maternity Leave of 60 Days in Case of Postnatal Infant Death / Stillbirth

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This office memorandum addresses the provision of special maternity leave for central government female employees in cases of postnatal infant death or stillbirth. It clarifies that if maternity leave has already been availed and is ongoing at the time of the infant’s death or stillbirth, the remaining leave will be converted to other available leave types, and an additional 60 days of...

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...