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CCS Leave

Original Rule Text

(iii) Leprosy in a recognized leprosy institution or by a Civil Surgeon or Staff Surgeon or a Specialist in leprosy hospital recognized as such by the State Administrative Medical Officer concerned; (iv) Cancer or for mental illness, in an institution recognized for the treatment of such disease. (MOF Notification No. P-11012/1/77-E-IV(A) dated 21.11.1979) (e) twenty-four months, where the leave is required for the purpose of prosecuting studies certified to be in the public interest, provided the Government servant concerned has completed three years‘ continuous service on the date of expiry of leave of the kind due and admissible under these rules, including three months‘ extraordinary leave under Clause (a). (3)(a) Where a Government servant is granted extraordinary leave in relaxation of the provisions contained in Clause (e) of sub-rule(2), shall be required to execute a Bond in Form 6 undertaking to refund to the Government the actual amount of expenditure incurred by the Government during such leave plus that incurred by any other agency with interest thereon in the event of his not returning to duty on the expiry of such leave or quitting the service before a period of three years after return to duty. (b) The Bond shall be supported by Sureties from two permanent Government servants having a status comparable to or higher than that of the Government servant. (4) Government servants belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled tribes may, for the purpose of attending the Pre-Examination Training Course at the centers notified by the Government from time to time, be granted extraordinary leave by Head of Department in relaxation of the provisions of subrule (2).

What This Means

CCS (Leave) Rule 32 primarily deals with Extraordinary Leave (EOL). EOL is essentially leave without pay, granted when no other leave is due or when the government employee specifically requests it. This rule outlines the conditions under which EOL can be granted, including specific circumstances like treatment for leprosy, cancer, or mental illness in recognized institutions. It also covers situations where EOL is taken for studies deemed to be in the public interest, specifying the length of service required and the potential need for a bond to ensure the employee returns to service.

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

Key Points

  • •Extraordinary Leave (EOL) is leave without pay.
  • •EOL can be granted when no other leave is due or at the employee's request.
  • •Specific conditions like treatment for leprosy, cancer, or mental illness are covered.
  • •EOL for studies in the public interest requires a minimum of three years of continuous service.
  • •A bond may be required for EOL granted for studies, ensuring the employee returns to service for a specified period.

Practical Example

Priya, a government employee with 5 years of service, wants to pursue a Masters in Public Policy. She applies for 20 months of Extraordinary Leave for this purpose, which is certified as being in the public interest by her department. Since she has completed more than three years of continuous service, her leave is approved. However, as per Rule 32(3)(a), she is required to execute a bond (Form 6) undertaking to refund the expenditure incurred by the government during her leave if she doesn't return to duty or quits within three years of returning. The bond is supported by sureties from two of her colleagues, both permanent government employees with comparable status.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Extraordinary Leave (EOL)?▼
Extraordinary Leave (EOL) is leave without pay, granted when no other leave is due or when specifically requested by the employee.
Can I take EOL for any reason?▼
While EOL can be granted for various reasons, Rule 32 specifies particular circumstances like treatment for certain illnesses or pursuing studies in the public interest. The granting of EOL is at the discretion of the competent authority.
What is Form 6 mentioned in Rule 32?▼
Form 6 is a bond that a government employee needs to execute when granted EOL for studies in the public interest, especially when granted in relaxation of certain provisions. It ensures the employee returns to service for a specified period after the leave.
Do I need to provide sureties for the bond?▼
Yes, the bond needs to be supported by sureties from two permanent government employees having a status comparable to or higher than that of the employee taking the leave.
Is there any relaxation in the rule for SC/ST employees?▼
Yes, Government servants belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled tribes may, for the purpose of attending the Pre-Examination Training Course at the centers notified by the Government from time to time, be granted extraordinary leave by Head of Department in relaxation of the provisions of sub-rule (2).

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

Under CCS (Leave) Rule 32, Extraordinary Leave (EOL) can be granted for treatment of which of the following diseases in a recognized institution?

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 35CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 - Rule 35 - Chapter IVRule 36CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 - Rule 36 - Chapter IV

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