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Rule 16 - Provisional Leave | KartavyaDesk

CCS Leave

Original Rule Text

(2)(a) Where there is reason to believe that the obtaining of admissibility report will be unduly delayed, the authority competent to grant leave may calculate, on the basis of available information, the amount of leave admissible to the Government servant and issue provisional sanction of leave for a period not exceeding sixty days.

What This Means

Rule 16(2)(a) of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, is designed to help government employees get leave approved quickly, even if there's a delay in getting the official 'admissibility report.' This report confirms how much leave an employee has available. The rule allows the authority who can grant leave (like your boss or a higher-up) to make a temporary, or 'provisional,' decision about your leave request. This is especially useful when waiting for the official report would cause significant delays and hardship.

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Key Points

  • •Allows provisional leave sanction up to 60 days.
  • •Applicable when admissibility report is expected to be delayed.
  • •Competent authority calculates leave based on available information.
  • •Provisional sanction ensures timely leave approval in urgent situations.

Practical Example

Mrs. Sharma, a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance, needs to take leave for her mother's urgent surgery. She applies for 45 days of Earned Leave. However, the Accounts Department is experiencing a backlog, and the admissibility report confirming her leave balance is delayed. Understanding the urgency, her Under Secretary, Mr. Verma, uses Rule 16(2)(a). Based on Mrs. Sharma's leave record and available information, Mr. Verma provisionally sanctions her 45 days of leave, allowing her to attend to her family emergency. Once the official report arrives, any necessary adjustments can be made.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if the provisional sanction is more than the actual leave admissible?▼
The excess leave taken will be adjusted against future leave entitlements or treated as leave without pay, depending on the specific circumstances and applicable rules.
Who is the 'authority competent to grant leave'?▼
This varies depending on the employee's grade and the department's internal rules. It's usually a higher-ranking officer in your department.
Is a provisional sanction guaranteed?▼
No. The authority must have a 'reason to believe' that the admissibility report will be unduly delayed and must be able to make a reasonable calculation based on available information.
Can the provisional sanction be for more than 60 days?▼
No, the rule explicitly limits the provisional sanction to a maximum of 60 days.

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 Rule 16(2)(a) of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, under what circumstance can a competent authority issue a provisional sanction of leave?

Related Rules

Rule 27CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 - Rule 27 - Chapter IVRule 28CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 - Rule 28 - Chapter IVRule 30CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 - Rule 30 - Chapter IVRule 32CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 - Rule 32 - Chapter IVRule 35CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 - Rule 35 - Chapter IV

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