Rule 30 - Half Pay Leave
Original Rule Text
30. Commuted leave (1) Commuted leave not exceeding half the amount of half pay leave due may be granted on medical certificate to a Government servant (other than a military officer), subject to the following conditions:-
(a) the authority competent to grant leave is satisfied that there is reasonable prospect of the Government servant returning to duty on its expiry:
(d) when commuted leave is granted, twice the amount of such leave shall be debited against the half pay leave due;
(e) Deleted. (MOF Notification No. 16(5)-E.IV(A)/74 dated 11.04.1975) (1-A) Half pay leave up to a maximum of 180 days may be allowed to be commuted during the entire service (without production of medical certificate) where such leave is utilized for an approved course of study certified to be in the public interest by the leave sanctioning authority.
(2) Where a Government servant who has been granted commuted leave resigns from service or at his request permitted to retire voluntarily without returning to duty, the commuted leave shall be treated as half pay leave and the difference between the leave salary in respect of commuted leave and half pay leave shall be recovered:
Provided that no such recovery shall be made if the retirement is by reason of ill-health incapacitating the Government servant for further service or in the event of his death.
NOTE.- Commuted leave may granted at the request of the Government servant even when earned leave is due to him.
What This Means
Rule 30 of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 deals with the commutation of half-pay leave. Specifically, sub-rule (e) has been deleted. More importantly, sub-rule (1-A) allows government employees to convert up to 180 days of half-pay leave into full-pay leave during their entire service. This conversion is permitted *without* needing a medical certificate, but there's a crucial condition: the leave must be used for an 'approved course of study' that the leave-sanctioning authority certifies is in the public interest. This means the course should benefit the employee's skills and ultimately contribute to better public service. This rule helps employees pursue further education or training without significant financial hardship during their leave period.
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Key Points
- 1Sub-rule 30(e) is deleted.
- 2Up to 180 days of half-pay leave can be commuted to full-pay leave.
- 3No medical certificate is required for commutation under Rule 30(1-A).
- 4The leave must be for an 'approved course of study'.
- 5The course must be certified as being in the 'public interest' by the leave sanctioning authority.
Practical Example
Ms. Priya Sharma, a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance, wants to pursue a six-month diploma course in Public Policy from a recognized institution. She has accumulated sufficient half-pay leave. She applies for 180 days of half-pay leave and requests its commutation to full-pay leave under Rule 30(1-A). She attaches details of the course syllabus and its relevance to her current role. Her leave-sanctioning authority, after reviewing the course content and its potential benefits to the Ministry, certifies that the course is indeed in the public interest. Consequently, Ms. Sharma's half-pay leave is commuted to full-pay leave for the duration of her course.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Test Your Knowledge
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As per CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, Rule 30, what is the maximum amount of Half Pay Leave that can be commuted to Full Pay Leave during the entire service for an approved course of study?