Rule 2 - Definitions | KartavyaDesk
Original Rule Text
(d) Completed years of service or one year‘s continuous service‖ means continuous service of specified duration under the Central Government and includes the period spent on duty as well as on leave including extraordinary leave; (e) Date of retirement or date of his retirement in relation to a Government servant, means the afternoon of the last day of the month in which the Government servant attains the age prescribed for retirement under the terms and conditions governing his services. (MOF Notification No. 5(7)-E.IV(A)/75 dated 02.12.1975) (f) Department of the Central Government means a Ministry or aDepartment of the Central Government as notified from time to time and includes the Planning Commission, the Department of Parliamentary Affairs, the President‘s Secretariat, the Vice-President‘s Secretariat, the Cabinet Secretariat and the Prime Minister‘s Secretariat; (fa) "disability" means "specified disability", "benchmark disability" and "disability having high support needs" as referred to in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (49 of 2016). (DOPT Notification No. No. 18017/l/2014-Estt. (L), dated 03.04.2018) (g) Foreign service means service in which a Government servant receiveshis pay with the sanction of Government from any source other than the Consolidated Fund of India or the Consolidated Fund of any State [or the Consolidated Fund of a Union Territory]; (h) Form means a Form appended to the Second Schedule to these rules; (i) Government servant in quasi-permanent employ‖ means- (A) an officer who, having been declared by the Union Public Service Commission to be eligible for appointment to the ministerial Services of the Government of India, has been appointed to a temporary or officiating vacancy on the understanding given to him in writing before he took up the appointment, that that vacancy is expected to become permanent but is not confirmed after completion of three years continuous service; (B) an officer who may be declared as quasi-permanent under the Central Civil Services (Temporary Services) Rules, 1965. (j) Government servant in permanent employ means an officer who holds substantively or provisionally substantively a permanent post or who holds a lien on a permanent post or who would have held a lien on permanent post had the lien not been suspended; (k) Head of Mission means Ambassador, Charge d‘ Affaires, Minister, ConsulGeneral, High Commissioner or any other authority declared as such by the Central Government, in the country in which the Government servant undergoes a course of study or training; (l) Military Officer means an officer of the Armed Forces who is- (i) a Commissioned Officer of the Army, the Navy or the Air Force, or
What This Means
Rule 2 of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, is all about defining key terms used throughout the rules. Think of it as a glossary. It clarifies what specific phrases mean to ensure everyone understands the rules in the same way. For example, it defines what 'completed years of service' means, which is crucial for calculating leave eligibility. It also clarifies what constitutes the 'date of retirement' and what is considered a 'Department of the Central Government'.
These definitions are important because they impact how leave is calculated, when an employee is eligible for certain types of leave, and who is authorized to approve leave requests. Understanding these definitions is essential for all central government employees, especially those involved in HR or dealing with leave-related matters. The rule also clarifies terms related to disability and foreign service, ensuring inclusivity and clarity in diverse employment scenarios.
Essentially, Rule 2 sets the foundation for interpreting the rest of the CCS (Leave) Rules. Without these clear definitions, there could be confusion and inconsistencies in how leave is granted and administered. It ensures fairness and uniformity across all central government departments.
This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.
Key Points
- •Defines key terms used throughout the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972.
- •Clarifies the meaning of 'completed years of service,' including periods spent on leave.
- •Defines 'date of retirement' as the afternoon of the last day of the month in which the retirement age is reached.
- •Specifies what constitutes a 'Department of the Central Government'.
- •Includes definitions for 'disability' as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and 'Foreign Service'.
Practical Example
Priya, a newly joined Assistant in the Ministry of Finance, was confused about calculating her earned leave. Rule 2(d) of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, defines 'completed years of service' as continuous service under the Central Government, including periods spent on duty and leave, even extraordinary leave. This helped Priya understand that her initial training period and any casual leave she took were included in calculating her total service for leave eligibility.
Similarly, Mr. Sharma, working in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), needed to determine the retirement date for an employee. According to Rule 2(e), the 'date of retirement' is the afternoon of the last day of the month in which the employee reaches the retirement age. If an employee's birthday is on July 15th and the retirement age is 60, Mr. Sharma knows the retirement date is July 31st of that year.
This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'completed years of service' mean for leave calculation?▼
How is the 'date of retirement' determined according to these rules?▼
What is considered a 'Department of the Central Government'?▼
Where can I find the definitions of 'specified disability', 'benchmark disability' and 'disability having high support needs'?▼
Does 'Foreign Service' include service with international organizations?▼
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