Rule 43 - Child Care Leave Spells | KartavyaDesk
Original Rule Text
(i) it shall not be granted for more than three spells in a calendar year; [As a welfare measure, it has now been decided that, the leave sanctioning authorities in the Ministries or Departments under the Government of India are bestowed with the power to relax up to a maximum of three spells beyond the existing three spells of Child Care Leave in a calendar year, under Rule 43-C(3)(i) of the CCS(Leave) Rules 1972, to female Central Government employees and single male Central Government employees in case their child is admitted in a hospital as inpatient. vide DoPT’s OM No. A-24011/5/2024-ESTT-Leave dated 29.07.2024.]
What This Means
Rule 43-C(3)(i) of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, deals with Child Care Leave (CCL). This rule initially stated that CCL could not be granted for more than three separate periods (spells) in a single calendar year. Think of it like this: you couldn't break up your CCL into more than three chunks within January 1st to December 31st. This rule applies specifically to female Central Government employees and single male Central Government employees who are eligible for CCL to take care of their children.
However, there's a recent update! As a welfare measure, the government has relaxed this rule under certain circumstances. Now, leave sanctioning authorities can allow up to three additional spells of CCL beyond the initial three if the child is admitted to a hospital as an inpatient. This relaxation aims to provide more flexibility and support to employees facing challenging situations where their child requires hospitalization.
This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.
Key Points
- •Rule 43-C(3)(i) initially limited Child Care Leave to three spells per calendar year.
- •This rule applies to female and single male Central Government employees.
- •A recent update allows for up to three additional CCL spells if the child is hospitalized as an inpatient.
- •The leave sanctioning authority has the power to grant these additional spells.
- •This relaxation is a welfare measure to support employees during child's hospitalization.
Practical Example
Mrs. Sharma, a Section Officer in the Ministry of Finance, has already availed of Child Care Leave twice this year for her son's school events. Her son, Rohan, is suddenly admitted to the hospital due to a severe infection. Initially, Mrs. Sharma was concerned as she thought she couldn't take any more CCL spells. However, due to the updated Rule 43-C(3)(i), she can now apply for additional CCL to care for Rohan during his hospitalization. The leave sanctioning authority, after reviewing the medical documents, approves her request for an additional spell of CCL, allowing her to stay with Rohan during this difficult time.
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 the main purpose of Rule 43-C(3)(i)?▼
Who is eligible for the relaxation in Rule 43-C(3)(i)?▼
How many additional CCL spells can be granted under the relaxed rule?▼
Who has the authority to grant the additional CCL spells?▼
What document supports the new relaxation in Rule 43-C(3)(i)?▼
This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.
Test Your Knowledge
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According to Rule 43-C(3)(i) of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, what is the maximum number of Child Care Leave (CCL) spells initially permissible in a calendar year?
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