Leave Rules – Maternity Leave
FR & SR Part III
Pregnancy Eligibility : A female Government servant (including an apprentice) with less than two surviving children may be granted maternity leave – Rule 43 (1)
Duration : 180 days from the date of its commencement. – Rule 43 (1). DOPT OM dated 11-9-2008
Leave Salary : During such period, she shall be paid leave salary equal to the pay drawn immediately before proceeding on leave. – Rule 43 (2)
Miscarriage / abortion : Maternity leave not exceeding 45 days may also be granted to a female Government servant (irrespective of the number of surviving children) during the entire service of that female Government in case of miscarriage including abortion on production of medical certificate as laid down in Rule 19. `Provided that the maternity leave granted and availed of before the commencement of the CCS(Leave) Amendment Rules, 1995, shall not be taken into account for the purpose of this sub-rule. – Rule 43 (3)
Maternity leave shall not be debited against the leave account – Rule 43 (5)
Maternity leave may be combined with leave of any other kind. – Rule 43 (4) (a)
Leave of the kind due and admissible (including commuted leave for a period not exceeding 60 days and leave not due) that can be granted in continuation with Maternity Leave provided in Rule 43(4)(b) shall be increased to 2 years. DOPT OM dated 11-9-2008
Service which counts for increments. – F.R. 26 (b)
In the case of a person to whom Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 (34 of 1948), applies, the amount of leave salary payable under this rule shall be reduced by the amount of benefit payable under the said Act for the corresponding period. – Note below Rule 43(2)
Admissible for induced abortion
Not admissible for ‘threatened abortion’
– Compiled by IGE Corner
I am absolutely thrilled to read this article discussing the remarkable steps taken by the government to support female government servants during maternity. As a working woman myself, it warms my heart to see such progressive policies being implemented. The provision of 180 days of maternity leave, coupled with full leave salary, truly showcases the government’s commitment to the well-being of women in the workforce. It’s reassuring to know that the government recognizes the physical and emotional needs of women during pregnancy and is actively taking steps to ensure a supportive environment. These policies are a significant leap towards gender equality and work-life balance. Kudos to the government for setting a positive example for other sectors to follow!