Rule 25 - Absence After Leave
Original Rule Text
Rule 25(1)].
a) A Government servant who remains absent after the end of leave is entitled to no leave salary for the period of absence not regularized by grant of leave.
b) Such a period of absence is debited against HPL due and excess if any treated as E.O.L.
c) Wilful absence renders Government servant liable to disciplinary action.
d) Such a period of absence does not count as qualifying service for pension and as duty for increment.
e) Such a period of absence, however, does not entail loss of lien.
f) Period of absence without any sanctioned leave may be treated as Unauthorised Absence and attracts disciplinary action. Competent authority may declare the unauthorised leave as dies non, which may cause break in service and therefore loss in pensions, etc.
6. RETROSPECTIVE CONVERSION OF ONE KIND OF LEAVE TO THE OTHER : [Rule 10 (1)].
Leave of any kind availed of by a Government Servant could be subsequently converted to any other kind of leave on the following conditions:
a) The kind of leave for which conversion is applied for should be due and admissible to a Government servant at the time of original sanction of the leave.
b) The Government Servant has to apply within 30 days of his/her joining to the office after availing of such leave, for which application of conversion is submitted.
7. EARNED LEAVE [
What This Means
Rule 25 of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 deals with what happens when a government employee doesn't return to work after their approved leave period ends. Simply put, if you overstay your leave without getting it officially extended, you won't be paid for those extra days. The government will then deduct those extra days from your available leave balance, treating them as half-pay leave if you have enough leave available. If you don't have enough leave to cover the overstay, the remaining period will be considered as extraordinary leave (leave without pay).
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Key Points
- 1Absence after leave expiry results in no leave salary for the overstay period.
- 2Overstay is debited against the employee's leave account as half-pay leave, if available.
- 3If sufficient half-pay leave is not available, the excess absence is treated as extraordinary leave (EOL).
- 4It is crucial to apply for leave extension before the original leave expires to avoid penalties.
- 5The rule applies to all government servants governed by the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972.
Practical Example
Mr. Sharma, a Section Officer, was granted 15 days of earned leave. He planned a trip but got stuck due to unforeseen circumstances and returned 3 days late without applying for an extension. As per Rule 25, Mr. Sharma will not receive any salary for those 3 days of unauthorized absence. His leave account will be debited with 3 days of half-pay leave if he has sufficient balance. If he only had 2 days of half-pay leave remaining, 2 days would be debited as half-pay leave, and the remaining 1 day would be treated as extraordinary leave, resulting in a salary deduction for that day as well.
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Cross References
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I am unable to report back to duty due to a medical emergency after my leave expires?▼
Can I apply for leave extension after my original leave has already expired?▼
What is the difference between half-pay leave and extraordinary leave?▼
Does Rule 25 apply if my leave application for extension is pending approval?▼
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Test Your Knowledge
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What is the primary consequence for a Government servant who remains absent after the end of their sanctioned leave without obtaining an extension?