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Original Rule Text

(4) Where the period of interruption is in excess of joining time due to administrative reasons, such period of interruption in excess of joining time shall be regularised by grant of leave of the kind due or, if no such leave is due, by grant of extraordinary leave by the Head of Department and the period of interruption regularised by grant of extraordinary leave shall be counted as qualifying service.

What This Means

Rule 22(4) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 deals with situations where there's a break in service exceeding the allowed joining time when a government employee transfers between departments or locations. This interruption might occur due to administrative delays beyond the employee's control. The rule ensures that such unavoidable breaks don't negatively impact the employee's pensionable service.

Essentially, if the delay is due to administrative reasons and extends beyond the standard joining time, the Head of Department (HOD) can regularize the excess period. This is done by granting the employee any available leave they have. If no leave is available, the HOD can grant Extraordinary Leave (EOL). Importantly, the period covered by this EOL, granted specifically to regularize the administrative delay, *will* be counted as qualifying service for pension benefits. This protects employees from losing out on pension benefits due to bureaucratic delays.

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

Key Points

  • •Applies when a service break exceeds joining time due to administrative reasons.
  • •The Head of Department (HOD) regularizes the excess period.
  • •Regularization is done first by granting available leave.
  • •If no leave is available, Extraordinary Leave (EOL) is granted.
  • •EOL granted for this specific reason counts as qualifying service for pension.

Practical Example

Ms. Priya Sharma, a Section Officer, was transferred from the Ministry of Finance in Delhi to the Department of Agriculture in Jaipur. Her joining time was calculated as 10 days. However, due to delays in relieving her from her previous post, she could only join the Department of Agriculture after 15 days. The extra 5 days were due to administrative bottlenecks. Ms. Sharma had no leave balance. The Head of Department, after verifying the reasons for the delay, granted her 5 days of Extraordinary Leave to cover the interruption. These 5 days of EOL were then counted as qualifying service, ensuring her pension benefits were not affected.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if the delay is due to my own fault and not administrative reasons?▼
Rule 22(4) specifically addresses delays caused by administrative reasons. If the delay is due to your own negligence or personal reasons, this rule may not apply, and the period of interruption might not be counted as qualifying service. Other rules may apply in such cases.
Who is the 'Head of Department' authorized to grant the Extraordinary Leave?▼
The 'Head of Department' is the officer designated as such for your specific department or organization. You should refer to your department's organizational structure or administrative manual to identify the relevant authority.
Does this rule apply to all government employees?▼
Yes, Rule 22(4) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 applies to all Central Government employees covered by these pension rules.
What documentation is required to prove the administrative delay?▼
You should maintain records of communication, relieving orders, and any other relevant documents that demonstrate the delay was due to administrative reasons beyond your control. Submit these to your HOD for consideration.
Is there a limit to how much EOL can be granted under this rule?▼
The EOL granted should only cover the period of interruption that exceeds the allowed joining time and is directly attributable to administrative reasons. The HOD will assess the specific circumstances to determine the appropriate amount of EOL.

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

According to Rule 22(4) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, if a period of interruption exceeds joining time due to administrative reasons and no other leave is due, what type of leave can the Head of Department grant to regularize the period?

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