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India.com
7 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Good news for Central govt employees, can now take up to 30 days leave yearly to…, Check details
Central government employees in India can take up to 30 days of leave every year for personal reasons, including looking after their elderly parents. This was confirmed by Union Minister of State for Personnel, Jitendra Singh, while answering a question in the Rajya Sabha during the ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament. He said that this rule is already part of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972. Under these rules, a central government employee gets: 30 days of earned leave 20 days of half-pay leave 8 days of casual leave 2 restricted holidays every year. These leaves can be used for any personal reason, such as caring for sick or elderly parents, the minister explained in a written reply. Advertisement === What are the CCS (Leave) rules, 1972? The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 came into effect on June 1, 1972, and they decide how leave is given to most Central government employees. However, these rules do not apply to everyone. For example, railway workers, casual or part-time staff, and members of the All India Services follow different leave rules. In total, 11 groups of employees are excluded from these rules. What types of leave are available for central employees? Earned Leave (EL) – Leave earned over time for personal use. Half Pay Leave (HPL) – Leave taken with half the salary. Commuted Leave – Half pay leave converted into full pay leave in special cases. Leave Not Due – Advance leave, allowed when no other leave is left. Extraordinary Leave (EOL) – Leave without pay when other options are used up. Maternity and Paternity Leave – For new mothers and fathers. Child Care Leave (CCL) – Special leave for taking care of children. Study Leave – For employees wanting to pursue higher studies or training. Special Disability Leave – If an employee gets injured during duty. Seamen's Sick Leave – For employees working on ships. Hospital Leave – For serious health conditions needing hospital care. Departmental Leave – Special leave granted in certain departments. How earned leave works for Central employees Earned Leave is added to your leave balance twice a year i.e. on January 1 and July 1. When you use it, it is deducted from your leave account. Some special kinds of leave, like maternity or child care leave, are not deducted from your regular leave balance. Advertisement === Other holidays and offs for Central employees Apart from the leaves listed above, there are also other types of time-off like: Casual Leave Restricted Holidays Compensatory Offs Special Casual Leave These are managed through government instructions and can change from time to time.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Good news for central govt staff: 30-day leave to take care of elderly parents, says minister
Central government employees are allowed to take up to 30 days of leave annually for personal reasons, including caring for elderly parents, Union minister of state for personnel Jitendra Singh said in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Union Minister Jitendra Singh speaks in Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon Session, clarifying leave provisions for central government employees, including care for elderly parents. (File Photo, and AI-generated) He was responding to a query in the Upper House regarding the provision of leave for the care of aged parents during the 4th day of the Monsoon session of the Parliament, when Singh said such a facility is already available under the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972. "The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 provides for 30 days of earned leave, 20 days of half pay leave, eight days of casual leave and two days of restricted holiday per annum, apart from other eligible leaves to a Central government employee, which can be availed for any personal reasons, including that of taking care of elderly parents," Singh said in a written reply, as quoted by news agency PTI. What the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 say The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, in force since June 1, 1972, govern leave entitlements for most Central government employees. However, they do not apply to specific categories such as Railway employees, casual or part-time workers, and members of the All India Services, who are covered under separate regulations. The rules outline 11 such categories where the provisions do not apply. Types of leave available under service rules Employees governed by the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 are entitled to several types of leave, including: Earned leave Half pay leave Commuted leave Leave not due Extraordinary leave Maternity and paternity leave Child care leave Study leave Special disability leave Seamen's sick leave Hospital leave Departmental leave Earned leave is credited to employees' leave accounts in advance twice a year—on January 1 and July 1—and is debited when availed. Certain 'special kinds of leave' are not debited from the leave account. In addition to the statutory leaves, holidays such as casual leave, restricted holidays, compensatory offs, and special casual leave are regulated through executive instructions issued periodically by the government.
New Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Delhi University faculty slams periodic review, retirement policy
NEW DELHI: Senior faculty members at Delhi University have voiced strong opposition to a proposed policy mandating periodic review and compulsory retirement of university employees, arguing that it undermines the institution's autonomy and targets senior staff unfairly. At a meeting held on Monday by a committee constituted by DU's Executive Council (EC), Dr Mithuraaj Dhusiya submitted a detailed note challenging the applicability of the Department of Personnel and Training's (DoPT) Office Memorandum dated June 27, 2024. Dhusiya contended that the policy has no legal basis in Central Universities like DU, which operate under UGC-approved ordinances. Citing the Allahabad High Court's ruling in Dr Suchitra Mitra vs Union of India, he emphasised that professors at central universities are not government servants and do not hold civil posts under the Union, making the Central Civil Services (CCS) rules inapplicable. 'The Professors of the University are neither members of a service nor do they hold a civil post under the Union,' the court had ruled, reaffirming that such rules do not apply to central universities. He also referred to a 2018 statement by former HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar, clarifying that universities with their own ordinances are not obligated to adopt CCS rules. Raising concerns over the policy's intent, Dhusiya argued that it disproportionately targets employees above 50 years of age while sparing junior staff. Terming it 'arbitrary' and a 'witch-hunt,' he accused the administration of attempting to replace permanent staff with temporary or contractual hires. 'This notification is an unmitigated disaster,' he wrote, adding that it threatens to institutionalize contractual employment across the board. The committee is yet to take a final call, with the next round of discussions scheduled for July 10.
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
DU panel meets to conduct periodic review of employees under CCS
Delhi University's (DU) Executive Council (EC), in their May 23 meeting, had decided to constitute a committee to conduct periodic review of employees under Central Civil Services (CCS) Fundamental Rules (FR) 56 (j), as per a notification by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), ministry of personnel, public grievances and pensions, Government of India. DU panel meets to conduct periodic review of employees under CCS The committee had its first meeting on Monday and is set to reconvene on July 10, amid severe criticism from DU professors. 'This notification pertains to the central government employees who are governed by CCS. Since the University employees are not governed by CCS, it cannot be applied in the University of Delhi. The said DoPT notification of periodic review has not even been forwarded by the nodal agencies like the Ministry of Education or the University Grants Commission (UGC),' said Rudrashish Chakraborty, associate professor of English, Kirori Mal College. The CCS (CCA) rules, 1965, also known as the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) rules, govern the disciplinary proceedings and appeal processes for 'civil servants in India'. These rules outline the procedures for penalties and handling appeals against those penalties, besides also addressing issues like suspension, inquiries and the rights of government employees during disciplinary actions, thus ensuring fairness and transparency during those proceedings. Teachers expressed concern over the university administration's haste to implement the same, and pointed out that DU had been established by an Act of Parliament and it has the autonomy to decide on the professional ethics of its employees. 'Hence adopting the CCS rules of periodic review for University employees not only over-rides the authority of the EC but also undermines the autonomy of the University,' several professors pointed out. Chakraborty added, 'The notification stipulates periodic review only for employees attaining 50 years of age or above, implying that only the senior employees or officers are subject to review. This barrier based on age defies logic and is an attempt to vitiate the professional space of the workplace.' Mithuraaj Dhusiya, an elected EC member, in his note of concern submitted to the committee, mentioned, 'It is pertinent to mention here that the University of Delhi has refused to adopt pro-employee notifications of the Central Government including the revised NPS (New Pension Scheme) 2021…the inordinate haste by the University administration to adopt the DoPT notification….without the required approval of MoE and UGC exposes its anti-employee character and suggests its malafide intention to create an atmosphere of fear and intimidation for the University employees.'
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
HC junks FAIIMS plea for recognition
Cuttack: Orissa High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Faculty Association of AIIMS Bhubaneswar (FAIIMS), which had sought to quash an order by the executive director of the institute that treated the association as unrecognised and to restore its status as a recognised service association under the Central Civil Services (Recognition of Service Associations) Rules, 1993. In a sharply worded judgment dated June 20 and uploaded on June 24, Justice S K Panigrahi held that FAIIMS was never formally recognised under the CCS (RSA) Rules. The court observed that while the executive director's March 15, 2024, order attempting to "derecognise" FAIIMS lacked jurisdiction, it was legally inconsequential since the association never possessed recognition in the first place. "One cannot lose what one never legally possessed," the court stated, underlining that the fundamental right under Article 19(1)(c) to form associations remains intact for FAIIMS members but does not include the right to automatic govt recognition. The court directed FAIIMS to submit a fresh application to the central govt with the required documents, such as its Memorandum of Association and bye-laws, and instructed the govt to process the application within a month of submission. Justice Panigrahi criticised both parties for their procedural lapses, stating, "This episode highlights a curious disregard for the applicable legal framework." He added that FAIIMS had been functioning informally since 2014 without ever seeking statutory recognition, while the executive director attempted to revoke a status that had never been officially granted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "Institutional habit is not a substitute for statutory recognition," the judge remarked, calling the situation a "bureaucratic pantomime. " He stressed that institutions like AIIMS, known for academic excellence and public service, must adhere to legal procedures and cannot afford to operate in a "regulatory fog." Justice Panigrahi concluded with a sharp reminder: "Good intentions do not cure procedural invalidity...a basic acquaintance with the law is not an aspirational standard, it is the bare minimum."
