Rule 54 - Study Leave Limits
Original Rule Text
54. Accounting of study leave and combination with leave of other kinds (1) Study leave shall not be debited against the leave account of the Government servant.
(2) Study leave may be combined with other kinds of leave, but in no case shall be grant of this leave in combination with leave, other than extraordinary leave involve a total absence of more than twenty eight months generally and thirty-six months for the courses leading to PhD. degree from the regular duties of the Government servant.
Explanation:-the limit of twenty-eight months/thirty six months of absence prescribed in this sub-rule includes the period of vacation. (DOPT Notification No. 13026/2/1990-Estt.(L) dated 22.10.1990)
(3) A Government servant granted study leave in combination with any other kind of leave may, if he so desires, undertake or commence a course of study during any other kind of leave.
(DOPT Notification No. 13023/1/2017-Estt.(L), dated 01.01.2018)
Provided that the period of such leave coinciding with the course of study shall not count as study leave.
What This Means
Rule 54(2) of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, deals with combining Study Leave with other types of leave. Essentially, it sets a limit on how long a government employee can be away from their regular duties when taking Study Leave along with other leave forms. This rule is designed to ensure that employees don't remain absent for excessively long periods, maintaining a balance between professional development and the needs of the government service. The rule affects all government employees eligible for Study Leave under the CCS (Leave) Rules.
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Key Points
- 1Study Leave can be combined with other types of leave.
- 2The maximum combined absence is generally 28 months.
- 3For PhD courses, the maximum combined absence can be up to 36 months.
- 4Extraordinary Leave is an exception when calculating the total absence period.
Practical Example
Ms. Priya Sharma, a Section Officer, wants to pursue a Master's degree in Public Policy. She is granted 20 months of Study Leave. She also needs to take 2 months of Earned Leave for personal reasons before starting her course. Additionally, she requires 3 months of Commuted Leave for a medical procedure. The total leave period would be 20 + 2 + 3 = 25 months, which is within the permissible limit of 28 months. However, if Priya needed to take an additional 6 months of Leave Without Pay (Extraordinary Leave) due to unforeseen circumstances, the total absence would still be calculated against the 28/36 month limit, but the Extraordinary Leave doesn't necessarily count towards exceeding the limit in the same way as other leave types.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Test Your Knowledge
Question 1 of 3
According to Rule 54(2) of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, what is the general maximum period of absence allowed when Study Leave is combined with other kinds of leave, excluding Extraordinary Leave?