Rule 19 - Medical Leave | KartavyaDesk
Original Rule Text
Provided that the non-Gazetted Government servant who is a CGHS beneficiary, if at the time of illness is away from Central Government Health Scheme area or proceeds on duty outside the Headquarters will produce Medical Certificate or Fitness Certificate in Form 4 or Form 5, as the case may be, given by an Authorized Medical Attendant or by Registered Medical Practitioner if there is no Authorized Medical Attendant available within a radius of eight kilometers from his residence or place of temporary stay outside his Headquarters and also in the circumstances when he finds it difficult to obtain Medical Certificate or Fitness Certificate from a Doctor in a Central Government Health Scheme Dispensary or an Authorized Medical Attendant; defining clearly the nature and probable duration of illness.
What This Means
Rule 19 of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, deals with medical certificates for non-Gazetted government employees who are also beneficiaries of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). Essentially, it outlines the process for obtaining medical certificates when you're sick and away from a CGHS area or on official duty outside your headquarters. This ensures that you can still get your leave approved even if you can't easily access a CGHS doctor.
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Key Points
- •Applies to non-Gazetted CGHS beneficiaries.
- •Covers situations where the employee is away from a CGHS area or on duty outside headquarters.
- •Allows medical certificates from Authorized Medical Attendants or Registered Medical Practitioners (if no AMA within 8km).
- •Certificates must clearly state the nature and probable duration of the illness.
- •Form 4 (Medical Certificate) or Form 5 (Fitness Certificate) must be used.
Practical Example
Mr. Rohan Sharma, a Junior Assistant in the Ministry of Finance and a CGHS beneficiary, is on official duty in a remote village in Himachal Pradesh. He falls ill with a severe cold and fever. There is no CGHS dispensary in the village, and the nearest Authorized Medical Attendant is over 15 kilometers away. Rohan consults a Registered Medical Practitioner in the village who provides him with a Medical Certificate in Form 4, clearly stating his illness and the recommended duration of leave (3 days). Rohan submits this certificate along with his leave application, and his leave is approved because he followed the procedure outlined in Rule 19.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What if there is an Authorized Medical Attendant (AMA) within 8 kilometers but I still find it difficult to reach them?▼
Does this rule apply to Gazetted officers?▼
What forms are required for the medical certificate?▼
What information should the medical certificate contain?▼
What happens if I don't follow Rule 19?▼
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 19 of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, which government servants are eligible to submit a medical certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP) when away from the CGHS area and unable to access an Authorized Medical Attendant (AMA)?
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