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Rule 21 - Leave Commencement | KartavyaDesk

CCS Leave

Original Rule Text

21. Commencement and termination of leave Except as provided in Rule 22, leave ordinarily begins on the day on which the transfer of charge is effected and ends on the day preceding that on which the charge is resumed.

What This Means

Rule 21 of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, is all about when your leave officially starts and ends. Think of it like this: your leave period generally begins the day you hand over your responsibilities (transfer the charge) to someone else and concludes the day before you take those responsibilities back (resume the charge). This ensures a clear handover process and avoids any ambiguity about who is responsible for the work at any given time.

In simpler terms, if you hand over your duties on the 10th of the month and are scheduled to resume them on the 20th, your leave period, according to this rule, will be from the 10th to the 19th. Rule 22 provides some exceptions to this general rule, so it's important to be aware of both. This rule directly affects all Central Government employees who are eligible for leave under the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972.

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Key Points

  • •Leave commences on the day the charge is transferred.
  • •Leave terminates on the day preceding the resumption of charge.
  • •This rule ensures clarity in responsibility during leave periods.
  • •Rule 22 provides exceptions to this general rule.
  • •Applies to all Central Government employees eligible for leave.

Practical Example

Mr. Sharma, a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance, applies for earned leave from July 15th to July 29th. He hands over his charge to Ms. Verma on the morning of July 15th. According to Rule 21, Mr. Sharma's leave officially begins on July 15th. He resumes his duties on July 29th. Therefore, his leave period ends on July 28th. His salary and allowances will be calculated accordingly for the period July 15th to July 28th.

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 'transfer of charge' mean in the context of this rule?▼
'Transfer of charge' refers to the formal handover of responsibilities and duties to another employee, usually documented in a charge report.
Does this rule apply to all types of leave?▼
Yes, Rule 21 applies to all types of leave granted under the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, unless specifically exempted by Rule 22.
What happens if I resume charge earlier than expected?▼
If you resume charge earlier than the originally sanctioned leave period, your leave will be considered terminated on the day preceding your resumption of charge. Your salary and allowances will be adjusted accordingly.
Where can I find more information about Rule 22?▼
You can refer to the official CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 document, available on the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) website or through your department's administrative section.
If I hand over charge in the afternoon, does my leave start that day?▼
Yes, regardless of the time of day you hand over the charge, your leave commences on that day itself, as per Rule 21.

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

Test Your Knowledge

Question 1 of 3

According to Rule 21 of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, on which day does leave ordinarily commence?

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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