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Rule 22 - Leave & Holidays | KartavyaDesk

CCS Leave

Original Rule Text

22. Combination of holidays with leave (1)(i) When the day, immediately preceding the day on which a Government servant‘s leave (other than leave on medical certificate) begins or immediately following the day on which his leave expires, is a holiday or one of series of holidays, the Government servant shall be deemed to have been permitted (except in cases where for administrative reasons permission for prefixing/suffixing holidays to leave specifically withheld) to leave his station at the close of the day before, or return to it on the day following such holiday or series of holidays, provided that–

What This Means

CCS (Leave) Rule 22 deals with combining holidays with your leave. Basically, if a holiday (or a series of holidays) falls right before your leave starts or right after it ends, you're generally allowed to leave your station the day before the holiday or return the day after. This is meant to make travel easier and more convenient for government employees. Think of it as a perk that allows you to extend your time away from work slightly, without actually using up more of your leave balance.

However, there's a catch. This automatic permission isn't always guaranteed. Your department can specifically deny you the ability to prefix or suffix holidays to your leave if there are administrative reasons. This might happen if your presence is urgently needed at work, or if there are other operational requirements. So, while the rule generally favors allowing you to combine holidays with leave, the final decision rests with your department based on their needs. This rule applies to all government servants governed by the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, except when taking leave on medical certificate.

It's important to note that this rule applies to 'leave' other than 'leave on medical certificate'. This means if you are taking sick leave, this rule does not apply and you cannot automatically prefix or suffix holidays to your medical leave.

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Key Points

  • •Rule 22 allows prefixing/suffixing holidays to leave (excluding leave on medical certificate).
  • •Automatic permission is granted unless specifically withheld for administrative reasons.
  • •The rule aims to provide convenience in travel and time management for government employees.
  • •The decision to withhold permission rests with the department based on operational needs.
  • •This rule applies to all government servants governed by CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972.

Practical Example

Ms. Sharma, a Section Officer, applied for Earned Leave from July 10th to July 14th (5 days). July 8th and 9th were a Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Normally, Ms. Sharma would be allowed to leave her station on July 7th (Friday evening) and return on July 15th (Saturday). However, due to an urgent audit scheduled for the week of July 17th, her reporting officer specifically withheld permission for her to prefix the weekend to her leave. Ms. Sharma was informed that her presence was required until the close of business on July 7th and she had to report back on July 15th. In contrast, Mr. Verma, another employee, applied for leave from August 14th to August 18th. August 12th and 13th were a weekend, and there were no administrative reasons to withhold permission. Mr. Verma was therefore permitted to leave on August 11th and return on August 19th.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rule 22 apply to all types of leave?▼
No, Rule 22 specifically excludes leave on medical certificate. It applies to other types of leave like Earned Leave, Half Pay Leave, etc.
What does 'administrative reasons' mean in the context of withholding permission?▼
'Administrative reasons' can include urgent work requirements, pending deadlines, staff shortages, or any other operational need that necessitates the employee's presence.
If my leave application is silent about prefixing/suffixing holidays, is it automatically assumed I can do so?▼
Yes, unless you are specifically informed that permission is withheld, it is deemed that you have been permitted to prefix/suffix holidays to your leave.
Can my leave sanctioning authority arbitrarily deny me the benefit of Rule 22?▼
No, the denial must be based on valid administrative reasons. The reasons should be justifiable and related to the operational needs of the department.
If I am denied permission to prefix/suffix holidays, do I have any recourse?▼
You can request clarification from your leave sanctioning authority regarding the specific administrative reasons for the denial. If you believe the denial is unjustified, you can appeal to a higher authority within your department, following the established grievance redressal mechanisms.

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 CCS (Leave) Rule 22, under what circumstances can a government servant be denied the ability to prefix or suffix holidays to their 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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