5. { }^{1} THE ALL INDIA SERVICES (STUDY LEAVE) REGULATIONS, 1960

In pursuance of sub-rule (1) of rule 17 of the All India Services (Leave) Rules, 1955, the Central Government in consultation with the State Governments concerned hereby makes the following regulations namely:-

1. Short title.-These regulations may be called the All India Services (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960.

2. Definitions.-

2(1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires:
2(1) (a) ‘Audit Officer’ means such officers as may be appointed by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
2(1) (b) ‘Head of Mission’ means Ambassador, Charge d’ Affairs, Ministers, Consul-General, High Commissioner and any other authority declared as such by the Central Government in the country in which the member of the Service undergoes a course of study or training.
2(1) (c) ‘Pay and Accounts Officer’ means such officer as may be appointed by the Ministries of Departments of the Government of India in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
2(1) { }^{2} (d) ‘State Government’ means the Joint Cadre Authority in relation to a member of an All India Service borne on a Joint Cadre.
2(2) All other words and expressions used in these regulations but not defined shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the All India Services (Leave) Rules, 1955.

3. Conditions for grant of study leave.-

{ }^{3} 3(1) Subject to the conditions prescribed in these regulations, study leave may be granted to a member of the Service, with due regard to the exigencies of public service, to enable him to undergo, in or out of India-
3(1) (i) a special course of study consisting of higher studies or specialised training in a professional or technical subject having a direct and close connection with the sphere of his duty; or
3(1) (ii) a course of training or study tour, where such course of training or study tour is related to the sphere of his duties even though he/she may not attend a regular academic or semi-academic course; or
3(1) (iii) studies connected with the framework or background of public administration; or
3(1) (iv) studies which may not be closely or directly connected with the work of the member of the Service, but which are capable of widening his mind in a manner likely to improve his ability as a civil servant and to equip him better to collaborate with those employed in other branches of public service:

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4. Maximum amount of study leave that may be granted at a time and during the entire service.- The maximum amount of study leave, which may be granted to a member of the Service, shall be-
   4(i) ordinarily twelve months at any one time, which shall not be exceeded save for exceptional reasons; and
   4(ii) twenty-four months (inclusive of study leave granted under any other rules) in all during his entire service:
   { }^{9} Provided that the All India Service Officers selected for fellowships approved by the Government of India, from time to time, by general or special orders, will be granted study leave for the entire period of fellowship, not exceeding twenty-four months.

5. Combination of study leave with leave of other kinds.-

{ }^{10} 5(1) Study leave may be combined with other kinds of leave, but in no case shall the grant of this leave in combination with leave other than extraordinary leave, involve a total absence of more than twenty-eight months generally and thirty-six months for the courses leading to Ph.D degree from the regular duties of the member of the Service.
Explanation:- The limit of twenty-eight months or thirty-six months of absence prescribed in this sub-regulation includes the period of vacation.

5(2) A member of the Service granted study leave in combination with any other kind of leave may, if he so desires, commence his study before the end of the other kind of leave but the period of such leave coinciding with the course of study shall not count as study leave.

6. Regulations of study leave extending beyond course of study- When the course of study falls short of study leave sanctioned, the member of the Service shall resume duty on the conclusion of the course of study, unless the previous assent of the government to treat the period of short-fall as ordinary leave has been obtained.

7. Grant of study and other allowance-

{ }^{11} 7 (1) A study allowance shall be granted to a member of Service who has been granted study leave out of India, for the period spent in prosecuting a definite course of study at a recognised institution or in any definite tour or inspection of any special class of work, as well as for the period covered by any examination at the end of the course of study:
Provided that the period for which study allowance may be granted shall not exceed twenty-four months in all.
{ }^{12} 7(2) (a) The rates of study allowance shall be as follows, namely:-
Name of country
Study allowance per diem
Australia
1.00 (Pound Sterling)

Continent of Europe
1.65 (Pound)

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8. Cost of fees for study- A member of the Service granted study leave shall ordinarily be required to meet the cost of fees paid for the study but in exceptional cases the Government may sanction the grant of such fees:
   { }^{17} Provided that in no case shall the cost of fees be paid to a member of the Service, who is in receipt of scholarship or stipend, or who is permitted to receive or retain, in addition to his leave salary, any remuneration in respect of part-time employment, if the quantum of the stipend or scholarship or remuneration from part-time employment is equal to or more than the amount of fees payable:

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9(3) The study leave availed of by such a member of the Service shall be converted into regular leave standing at his credit on the date on which

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{ }^{23} 10. Leave salary, during study leave.-

{ }^{24} 10(1) During the study leave availed of outside India a member of the Service shall draw leave salary equal to amount of pay that the member of the Service drew while on duty immediately before proceeding on such leave and in addition the dearness allowance, the house rent allowance and study allowance admissible under Regulation 7.
{ }^{25} 10(2) (a) During study leave availed of in India, a member of the Service shall draw leave salary equal to the pay that the member of the Service drew while on duty immediately before proceeding on such leave and in addition dearness allowance and house rent allowance.

10(2) (b) Payment of leave salary at full rate under clause (a) shall be subject to furnishing of a certificate by the member of the Service to the effect that he is not in receipt of any scholarship or stipend or remuneration in respect of any part-time employment.

10(2) (c) The amount, if any received by a member of the Service during the period of study leave as scholarship or stipend, or remuneration in respect of any part-time employment, as envisaged in sub-regulation (11) and (12) of regulation 7 , shall be adjusted against the leave salary payable under this sub-regulation, subject to the condition that the leave salary shall not be reduced to an amount less than that payable as leave salary during half pay leave.

10(2) (d) No study allowance shall be paid during study leave for course of study in India.
{ }^{26} 10(2) (e) Notwithstanding anything contained in these regulations, a member of the Service who has availed himself of study leave in connection with a fellowship approved by Government of India from time to time by general or special order shall be entitled to receive the full value of the fellowship and full pay including dearness allowance and house rent

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11. Counting of study leave for promotion, pension, seniority, leave and increments-

11(1) Study leave shall count as service for promotion, pension, seniority and increments, provided that in the case of a member of the Service who, at the time of proceeding on study leave, was officiating in a higher post the study leave shall count for increments to the extent indicated by Government from time to time.
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12. Procedure for making application for study leave and grant of such leave.-The procedure for making application for study leave and grant of such leave shall be as laid down in the Procedural Instructions given in Appendix B annexed to these regulations.

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APPENDIX ‘A’

[See Regulation 9(i)]
Bond to be executed by the member of the Service proceeding on study leave.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT I ………………………….. resident of……………………………. in the District of…………………………..at present employed as……………………..in the Ministry of…………………………Government of India/under the Government of ………………..do hereby bind myself, my heirs, executors and administrators to pay to the President of India (hereinafter called “the Government”) on demand the sum of Rs…………. (Rupees ………………………………) together with interest thereon from the date of demand at Government rates for the time being in force on Government loans or if payment is made in a country other than India the equivalent of the said amount in the currency of that country converted at the official rate of exchange between that country and India AND TOGETHER with all costs between attorney and client and all charges and expenses that shall or may have been incurred by the Government.

WHEREAS I………………………………………………….am granted study leave by Government.

And WHEREAS for the better protection of the Government I have agreed to execute this Bond with such conditions as hereunder is written.

NOW THE CONDITION OF THE ABOVE WRITTEN OBLIGATION IS THAT in the event of my failing to resume duty or resigning or retiring from service or otherwise quitting service without returning to duty after the expiry or termination of the period of study leave or failing to complete the course of study or at any time within a period of three years/five years after my return to duty. I shall forthwith pay to the Government or as may be directed by the Government on demand the said sum of Rs….(Rupees…..only) together with interest thereon from the date of demand at Government rates for the time being in force on Government loans.

NOW FURTHER THE CONDITION OF THE ABOVE WRITTEN OBLIGATION IS THAT the period of my bond mandating putting in service for the period as specified above, after expiry of the study leave availed by me, shall be extended by a comparable period, equivalent to the aggregate periods of leave of any kind availed by me, during the currency of the bond period.

AND upon my making such payment, the above written obligations shall be void and of no effect, otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and virtue.

The Bond shall in all respects be governed by the laws of India for the time being in force and the rights and liabilities hereunder shall, where necessary, be accordingly determined by the appropriate Courts of India.

Signed and dated this……………………day of ………………………two thousand………………………

Signed and delivered by………..
In the presence of………………..
Witnesses: 1.
2……………..
Explanation: The term currency of bond means the period during which the liability of the member of the Service is activated and the right of the Government is alive to claim the predetermined and stipulated amounts from the member of the Service who fails to discharge his obligation.

APPENDIX ‘A.I’
[See Regulation 9(i)]

Bond to be executed by the member of the Service granted extension of study leave.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT I. resident of in the District at present employed in the Ministry of Government of India/under the Government do hereby bind myself and my heirs, executors and administrators to pay to the President of India (hereinafter called “the Government”) on demand the sum of Rs. \qquad (Rupees. \qquad together with interest thereon from the date of demand at Govt. rates for the time being in force on Government loans, or if payment is made in a country other than India, the equivalent of the said amount in the currency of that country converted at the official rate of exchange between that country and India AND TOGETHER with all costs between attorney and client and all charges and expenses that shall or may have been incurred by the Government.

WHEREAS I. \qquad was granted study leave by Government for the period from ……………..to……………. in consideration of which I executed a bond dated…………………. for Rs. \qquad (Rupees. \qquad only) in favour of the President of India.

AND WHEREAS the extension of study leave has been granted to me at my request until. \qquad AND WHEREAS for the better protection of the Government I have agreed to execute this bond with such condition as hereunder is written.

NOW THE CONDITION OF THE ABOVE WRITTEN OBLIGATION IS THAT in the event of my failing to resume duty or resigning or retiring from service or otherwise quitting service without returning to duty after the expiry or termination of the period of study leave so extended or failing to complete the course of study or at any time within a period of three years/five years after my return to duty. I shall forthwith pay to the Government or as may be directed by the Government on demand the said sum of Rs….(Rupees…..only) together with interest thereon from the date of demand at Government rates for the time being in force on Government loans.

NOW FURTHER THE CONDITION OF THE ABOVE WRITTEN OBLIGATION IS THAT the period of my bond mandating putting in service for the period as specified above, after expiry of the study leave availed by me, shall be extended by a comparable period, equivalent to the aggregate periods of leave of any kind availed by me, during the currency of the bond period.
AND upon my making such payment, the above written obligations shall be void and of no effect, otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and virtue.

The Bond shall in all respects be governed by the laws of India for the time being in force and the rights and liabilities hereunder shall, where necessary, be accordingly determined by the appropriate Courts of India.

Signed and dated this……………………day of ………………………two thousand……………………
Signed and delivered by………..
In the presence of………………..
Witnesses: 1.
2.
ACCEPTED
For and on behalf of the
President of India/the Governor
Explanation: The term currency of bond means the period during which the liability of the member of the Service is activated and the right of the Government is alive to claim the predetermined and stipulated amounts from the member of the Service who fails to discharge his obligation.

APPENDIX ‘B’

[See Regulation 12]
Procedural instructions for making application for study leave and grant of such leave

1. Except as otherwise provided in these regulations, all applications for study leave shall be submitted with the Audit Officer’s or Pay and Accounts Officer’s certificate, as the case may be, to Government through the prescribed channel and the course or courses of study contemplated and any examination which the member of the service proposes to undergo shall be clearly specified therein. If the course of study is out of India, Government will forward to the Head of Mission, if there is an Indian Mission in that country, a copy of the approved programme of study. In case where it is not possible for the member of the Service to give full details in his original application, or if, after leaving India, he is to make any change in the programme which has been approved in India, he shall submit the particulars as soon as possible to the Head of Mission or the Government, as the case may be. In such case he shall not, unless prepared to do so at his own risk, commence the course of study or incur any expenses in connection therewith until he receives approval of the Government to the course.

2 (1) On an application for the study leave out of India being sanctioned by the Government, it shall inform the Head of Mission, if there is an Indian Mission in that country, of the particulars of the case.
(2) The member of the Service shall also place himself in communication with the Head of Mission, if there is an Indian Mission in that country, and he will arrange any details and issue any letter of introduction that may be required.

3. On completion of a course of study a certificate in form prescribed by Government together with certificates of examinations passed or special courses of study undertaken, indicating the dates of commencement and termination of the course with remarks, if any, of the authority in charge of the course of study, shall be forwarded to the Head of Mission concerned. When the study leave has been taken in India or any
   other country where there is no Indian Mission, such certificates shall be forwarded to the Government which sanctioned the leave.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA’S DECISIONS

1. Executive Instruction ‘B’-Prior approval of the Central Government is necessary for ex-India deputation/leave :- All cases, in which the State Government propose to send a member of an All India Service abroad on deputation or on leave due and admissible to him (including study leave) should be referred to the Department of Personnel in the case of members of the Indian Administrative Service, the Ministry of Home Affairs in the case of members of the Indian Police Service and the Ministry of Environment and Forests in the case of the members of the Indian Forest Service.
   (Department of Personnel and A.R. letter No. 9/26/71—AIS(III), dated 23-9-1972).
2. General procedure to be followed by the applicant for facilitating proper examination of applications for ex-India deputation/leave: – Applications referred to above are required to be examined in consultation with the Ministries of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs and Expenditure), External Affairs and often the Ministry of Education and S.W. Clearance from the view point of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act is also required in most cases. Accordingly, late submission of applications for placement in Foreign Universities or grant of study leave not only causes avoidable inconvenience to the concerned Departments but causes unnecessary anxiety to the applicants themselves.
3. The following procedure is therefore laid down with a view to facilitating proper examination of such applications:
   (i) Applications seeking admission to or grant of study leave for pursuing higher studies abroad should be forwarded to this Department at least two months before the last date prescribed for the purpose, unless there are convincing reasons for not doing so.
   (ii) Before forwarding applications for grant of study leave to this Department the State Government should satisfy themselves that the applicants fulfill the conditions of eligibility laid down in the AIS (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960. It is imperative that the State Government / Administrative Ministries furnish the certificate prescribed under regulation 3 of the AIS (Study Leave) Regulation 1960.
   (iii) While forwarding applications for placement in foreign Universities / grant of study leave State Governments etc. should furnish full particulars of the course of study, viz. the subjects in which admission is sought, the duration of the course, whether it leads to the award of a degree, diploma etc. The duration and nature of the leave required should also be specified.
   (iv) The manner in which the officer proposes to finance his stay abroad and in particular, to meet the foreign exchange requirements while on study abroad should be clearly spelt out. In case the officer proposes to seek or avail himself of any financial assistance by way of a scholarship or fellowship or take up part-time employment, the quantum, break up and source of the assistance/ remuneration, should also be mentioned.
   (v) Members of the Service concerned and the sponsoring Governments/ Administrative Ministries should not presume the sanction of study leave.
   (vi) Applicants should not make any preparations for journey etc. in anticipation of sanction of study leave to avoid frustration. They will do so only at their risk.
   (D.P& A.R.’s letter No. 11020/20/77—AIS(III), dated 26th October, 1977).
4. Power of the Central Government to grant study leave in India has been delegated to the Ministries/Departments of the Government of India: – The powers of the Central Government to grant study leave in India under the All India Service (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960 to members of the All India Service working in or under them and those who are serving under a foreign Government are delegated to the Ministries / Departments of the Government of India.
5. It may, however, be ensured that the concurrence of the State Government on whose cadre the officer concerned is permanently borne is invariably obtained as required under sub-regulation (6) of regulation 3 of the All India Services (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960. Prior concurrence of the Department of Agriculture { }^{28} in respect of members of the Indian Forest Service and the Ministry of Home Affairs in respect of the Indian Administrative Service and Indian Police Service borne on the U.T. Cadre, should also be obtained.
   [G.O.I. Deptt. of Personnel O.M. No. 11020/20/77—AIS(III), dt. 20-11-78.]
6. The moS should serve the government for 2 to 3 years after returning from long-term training abroad before being recommended for study leave: – I am directed to refer to executive instructions issued under AIS(Study Leave) Regulations, which provides that before forwarding applications for grant of Study leave to this Department, the State Government should satisfy themselves that the applicants fulfill the condition of eligibility laid down in the AIS(Study Leave) Regulations.
7. In this regard, several cases have come to the notice of the Government where it has been seen that officers are being recommended for grant of study leave despite the fact that they have not served the Government for 2 or 3 years after returning from a longterm Government sponsored training programme abroad as they are bound to, in terms of the bond all such officers are required to sign before proceeding on training.
8. It is requested that henceforth in such cases, State Governments should give due consideration to this aspect and refrain from sending their recommendations to the Department of Personnel & Training.
   (DOPT Letter No.11020/6/94—AIS(III) Dated 20.7.94 to the Chief Secretaries of all State Govts.)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA’S ORDERS UNDER REGULATION 3

1. Study leave shall not be granted before completion of seven years of Service: Study leave shall not ordinarily be granted to a member of the Service who has rendered less than seven years of service under the Government.
2. This Department has been receiving proposals wherein the State Governments have recommended grant of extra ordinary leave, earned leave or other kinds of leave for the purpose of study even much before completion of seven years of service. This is in
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   [^0]: { }^{28} To be read as Ministry of Environment & Forests in the present context.
   effect circumvention of the provision of the regulation 3(4)(i) of the AIS (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960.
3. The All India Services provide sufficient opportunities to their members to develop their personality by working in various responsible posts. The first seven years in service are the formative years and the members of the services should devote their time and energy to acquiring experience in their area of work in order to develop themselves for future higher responsibilities. No academic qualification can be a substitute for the experience acquired through handling various responsibilities in the Governments
4. It would be in the public interest and also in the interest of the members of Services that first few years are devoted to enrichment through work experience instead of acquiring academic qualifications.
5. It, therefore, has been decided that neither study leave should be granted nor any other leave like earned leave or extra ordinary leave should be granted to a member of the Service for the purpose of study before completion of seven years of service under the Government.
6. It is requested that these instructions may be brought to the notice of the members working in the respective State cadre.
   (Letter No. 11020/10/97—AIS—III dated 22.12.1997 to the Chief Secretaries of All States/UTs.)
7. The moS should submit a full report on the work done on study leave after completion of leave: – As per Regulation 3(1)(iv), there is no requirement of submitting the study report at the end of study leave by a member of the Service.
8. Now it has been decided that in cases where study leave is granted under this Regulation, a member of the Service should be required to submit, on his/her return a full report on the work done by him/her on study leave.
   (GOI, DOPT Letter No. 11020/18/94—AIS(III) dated 9.8.1994.)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA’S ORDERS UNDER REGULATION 10

1. Fellowships awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, KK Birla Foundation and IIMS are approved as courses of studies under the AIS(Study Leave) Regulations and moS is entitled to receive the fellowship:- The question relating to approving the fellowship/fellows programme awarded by KK Birla foundation, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, IIMS as regular courses of studies for the purpose of grant of study leave under the AIS (Study Leave), Regulation, 1960, has been under consideration of the Government of India. It has been decided now to approve these fellowships as approved courses of studies for the purpose of grant of study leave under the AIS (Study Leave) Regulation, 1960, in view of these fellowships being of national level standards and involving substantial subject of study. The member of the Service in receipt of these fellowships will be entitled to receive the full value of the fellowship, in addition to his leave salary, in terms of rule 10 (2)(e) of the AIS (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960. However, all such cases where the members of the Service, who have been awarded these fellowship and are being considered for grant of study leave, should be referred to the Government of India for approval. State Governments may grant study leave for these fellowships when pursued in India.
   (No.11019/5/99—AIS (III) dated 19.2.99 to Chief Secretaries of all States/Uts)
2. Fellowship Programme in Management (FPM) conducted by Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon will be a regular course of studies for grant
   of study leave: – The Management Development Institute at Gurgaon, Haryana is conducting a Fellowship Programme in Management (FPM) to provide management education at the doctoral level. The MDI, Gurgaon is recognized by AICTE. Therefore, the Fellowship Programme in Management now being conducted by MDI, Gurgaon has been included in the approved list of fellowships of the Government of India.
3. It has also been decided by the competent authority that this Programme will be a regular course of studies for grant of study leave to member of the All India Services and for the extension of benefits under Regulation 10(2) (e) of All India Services (Study Leave) Regulation, 1960.
   (No.11019/2/2002—AIS—III dt. 18.04.2002 to Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs).
   Copy of the letter No. 11020/13/2008-AIS-III(I) 27/03/2009 dated addressed to the Chief Secretaries of all States/Union Territories

Subject: – Negotiation and acceptance of assistance from domestic sources for financing study by members of the All India Services – Violation of rules regarding.

I am directed to say the power to give cadre clearance for ex-India study leave/leave for the purpose of pursuing study abroad vests with the respective cadre controlling authorities viz., Department of Personnel and Training in respect of IAS officers, Ministry of Home Affairs in respect of IPS officers and Ministry of Environment & Forests in respect of IFS officers. The proforma for obtaining cadre clearance from this Department (copy enclosed), inter alia, seeks information on expenditure (including travel, hospitality etc.), sources of funding and details of agencies bearing funding.

2. Instructions have been issued vide this Department’s letter No. 11017/18/91-AISIII dated 01.07.1991 that in case a member of the Service proposes to receive financial assistance for higher studies from any other foreign sources other than the financial assistance provided by the institution under which he studies, prior permission of the Government would have to be taken.
3. Attention is also invited to Rule 10 of the All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968, which provides that no member of the Service shall, except with the previous sanction of the Government or of such authority as may be empowered in this behalf, ask for, or accept contributions to or otherwise associate himself with the raising of any fund or other collections in cash or kind in pursuance of any objective whatsoever.
4. In this respect, a few cases have come to the notice of this Department wherein members of the Service have negotiated/taken financial assistance from private bodies and other domestic organizations, not known to sponsor study programmes, for financing their study programmes, without the previous knowledge of the Government, thereby violating the provisions of the All India Services (Conduct) Rules as well as the All India Services (Study leave) Regulations and the instructions issued thereunder. Further, the fact of negotiating with these organizations was concealed while applying for leave.
5. It has, therefore, been decided that-
   (a) No application for study leave or leave for study purposes shall be entertained unless the member of Service furnishes clear information on expenditure (including travel, hospitality etc.), sources of funding and details of agencies bearing funding.
   (b) No member of the Service shall negotiate for financial assistance from any institution (other than the one under which he/she intends and is permitted to pursue study) without the prior approval of the Government. Violation of this provision will make the member of Service liable for disciplinary action.
   (c) State Governments/Central Ministries/Departments, who are competent to grant study leave within Inaja, shall ensure, before granting the leave that the member of the Service has given clear information on expenditure (including travel, hospitality etc.), sources of funding and details of agencies bearing funding.
   (d) Before recommending the case of ex-India study leave/leave for study abroad to the respective cadre controlling authorities viz., the State Governments/Central Ministries/Departments -shall ensure that the member of the Service has given clear information on expenditure (including travel, hospitality etc.), sources of funding and details of agencies bearing funding. In the absence of clear details, cadre clearance shall not be given.
6. It is requested that contents of this letter may please be brought to the notice of all the AIS officers.

Copy of the letter No. 11020/09/2008-AIS-III dated 14/07/2008 d addressed to the Chief Secretaries of all States/Union Territories

Subject: – The All India Services (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960 – Regulation of grant of Study Leave to the members of the All India Services who are on deputation to the Government of India under the Central Staffing Scheme of the Department of Personnel and Training or as CVOs in the Public Sector Undertakings.

The powers of the Central Government to grant study leave, within India, to the members of the All India Services working in or under them have been delegated to the Ministries/ Departments of the Government of India, in this Department’s letter No. 11020/20/1977-AIS-III, dated 20^{th } November, 1978. This is, however, subject to the condition that prior consent of the State/Cadre to which the member of the Service is permanently borne, should be obtained.

2. The powers to grant ex-India study leave vest with the respective Cadre Controlling Authorities of the Central Government, i.e. the Department of Personnel & Training in respect of the members of the Indian Administrative Service, the Ministry of Home Affairs in respect of members of the Indian Police Service and the Ministry of Environment and Forests in respect of members of the Indian Forest Service, under regulation 3(3)(i) of the All India Services (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960.
3. In pursuance of this Department’s O.M. NoA/6/2005-EO (MM.II) dated 23^{rd } May, 2008, it has now been decided that the following procedure should be followed for the grant of study leave to the members of the All India Services, who are on deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme of the Department of Personnel and Training or as Chief Vigilance Officers in the Central Public Sector Undertakings:
   (i) It should be ensured that no member of the Service is allowed long term study leave before completion of two years of Central Deputation.
   (ii) In cases of study leave within India, where prior concurrence of the respective Cadre Controlling Authorities in the Central Government are not required, the concerned Ministries/Departments of the Government of India should obtain prior concurrence of the Department of Personnel and Training (EO Division) before considering the proposals of study leave, as required under the All India Services (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960.
   (iii) In cases of study leave abroad, the concerned Ministries/Departments of the Government of India should send the proposal for grant of study leave to the respective Cadre Controlling Authorities in the Central Government, which should obtain prior concurrence of the Department of Personnel and Training (EO Division) before giving its no objection.
   (iv) On completion of the study leave, the member of the Service shall automatically stand reverted to his/her parent cadre.

Copy of the letter No.11020/12/2005-AIS-Illdated 30/04/2009 addressed to the Chief Secretaries of all States/Union Territories

Subject: The All India Services (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960 – Obtaining of prior approval of the Central Government for grant of/extension of ex-India study leave/leave in continuation of ex-India study leave.

I am directed to refer to this Department’s letter No.9/26/71-AIS(III) dated 23^{rd } September, 1972, which, inter-alia, envisages that all cases, in which the State Government propose to send a member of the All India Service abroad on leave including study leave, should be referred to the respective Cadre Controlling Authorities in the Central Government. Further, this Department’s letter No.I1020/20/77-AIS(III) dated 26th October, 1977, envisages, inter-alia, that application for grant of study leave abroad should be forwarded to the respective Cadre Controlling Authorities in the Central Government at least two months before the last date prescribed for the purpose and the member of the Service as well as the sponsoring Government should not presume the sanction of study leave.

2. However, a number of cases has come to the notice of this Department wherein the sponsoring Governments did not send the proposals in time, did not seek prior approval of the Central Government for grant of/extension of ex-India study leave/leave in continuation of ex-India study leave and sought ex-post facto approval of leave from the Central Government in a routine manner. This approach, while causing administrative problems, results in avoidable inconvenience to the members of the All India Services.
3. The following instructions, as contained in the Departments letter No.I1020/20/77-AIS(III) dated 26th October, 1977, are reiterated for strict compliance by all the sponsoring authorities as well as members of the All India Services:
   (i) Applications seeking admission to grant of study leave for pursuing higher studies abroad should be forwarded to the respective Cadre Controlling Authorities at least 2 months before the commencement of study leave/leave for study purposes.
   (ii) Before forwarding applications for grant of study leave to the respective Cadre Controlling Authorities, the State Governments should satisfy themselves that the applicants fulfill the conditions of eligibility laid down in the AIS(Study Leave) Regulations, 1960.
   (iii) The requisite information/copies of the documents, as mentioned in the Checklist (Copy enclosed) should be invariably provided.
   (iv) Members of the Services concerned and the sponsoring Governments, Administrative Ministries/Departments should not presume the sanction of study leave.
   (v) Applicants should not make any preparations for journey etc. in anticipation of sanction of study leave to avoid frustration. They will do so only at their risk.
4. The same procedure should also be adopted for extension of ex-India study leave/other kind of leave in continuation of ex-India study leave.
5. The contents of this letter may be brought to the notice of all members of the All India Services.

Copy of the letter No.11020/03/2014-AIS-IlIdated 01/09/2014 addressed to the Chief Secretaries of all States/Union Territories

Subject: Execution of Bond for availing Study Leave under Rule 9(i) of the AIS (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960 – regarding.

I am directed to refer to the provisions of Rule 9(i) of the AIS (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960, which mandates every member of the Service who has been granted Study Leave or extension of such leave shall be required to execute a bond as given in Appendix ‘A’ or Appendix ‘A.I’.

2. The said Bond executed by member of the Service requires putting in specified period of service after expiry of the Study Leave as prescribed by provisions of rule 9(2) of the said rules.
3. It has come to the notice of this Department that the provisions of the aforesaid bond are being circumvented and officers who have availed Study Leave proceed on prolonged spells of leave due and admissible to them and thus do not put in active service for the requisite period as indicated in the bond executed by them.
4. In view of the above, the provisions of the prescribed format of the Bond have been reviewed and decided to revise the Bond format. A copy of revised Bond is enclosed. All the Ministries/Departments/State Governments are requested to ensure that the necessary Bond in respect of grant of Study Leave under the AIS (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960 may henceforth be obtained in the revised formats.
5. The contents of this letter may be brought to the notice of all the members of the All India Services.