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Original Rule Text

15. Leave account Except as provided in the Note below, a leave account shall be maintained in Form 2 for each Government servant by the Audit Officer in the case of Gazetted Government servants and by the Head of Office or an officer authorized by him in the case of non-Gazetted Government servants.

What This Means

Rule 15 of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, is all about keeping track of your leave. Think of it as your personal leave ledger. This rule states that every government employee needs to have a 'leave account.' This account is simply a record of all the leave you've earned and taken throughout your service. It ensures transparency and helps both you and the government keep track of your leave balance.

Who maintains this account depends on your position. For Gazetted officers (those whose appointments are published in the Gazette of India), the Audit Officer is responsible. For non-Gazetted officers, it's the Head of Office or someone they authorize. The leave account is maintained in a specific format, 'Form 2,' to ensure uniformity across all government departments. This rule applies to all central government employees covered under the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Key Points

  • •Every government servant must have a leave account.
  • •The leave account is maintained in Form 2.
  • •For Gazetted officers, the Audit Officer maintains the leave account.
  • •For non-Gazetted officers, the Head of Office (or authorized officer) maintains the leave account.
  • •The rule ensures proper record-keeping of leave earned and taken.

Practical Example

Mr. Rajesh Kumar is a Section Officer (non-Gazetted) in the Ministry of Finance. According to Rule 15, his leave account is maintained by the Administrative Officer in his department, authorized by the Head of Office. Ms. Anjali Sharma, an Under Secretary (Gazetted) in the same ministry, has her leave account maintained by the Audit Officer. Both Rajesh and Anjali can request a copy of their leave account at any time to verify their leave balance before applying for leave. The leave account will show all types of leave availed, like Earned Leave, Half Pay Leave, and Commuted Leave.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Form 2 mentioned in Rule 15?▼
Form 2 is the prescribed format for maintaining the leave account of a government servant. It contains details of leave earned, leave taken, and the balance of different types of leave.
Who is responsible if there's an error in my leave account?▼
If you are a Gazetted officer, you should contact the Audit Officer. If you are a non-Gazetted officer, you should contact the Head of Office or the officer authorized to maintain your leave account.
Does Rule 15 apply to all government employees?▼
Rule 15 applies to all Central Government employees covered under the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972. Certain categories of employees may be governed by separate leave rules.
Can I access my leave account online?▼
Whether you can access your leave account online depends on the specific systems implemented by your department. Many departments are moving towards online leave management systems, but it's best to check with your HR department.
What happens to my leave account when I transfer to another department?▼
Your leave account is transferred along with your service records to the new department. The new department will then continue to maintain your leave account based on the existing balance.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Test Your Knowledge

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According to CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, Rule 15, in which form should the leave account be maintained for all Government servants?

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