New Delhi, India- Central government workers can already take up to 30 days of earned leave each year for personal reasons, such as taking care of aging parents. Union Minister of State for Personnel, Dr. Jitendra Singh, made this clear in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, the fourth day of the Parliament’s Monsoon Session.
Dr. Singh affirmed in the Upper House that the current Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 provide for leave to care for elderly parents.
Dr. Singh said in a written reply that “The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 gives Central government employees 30 days of earned leave, 20 days of half pay leave, eight days of casual leave, and two days of restricted holiday per year, in addition to other eligible leaves that can be taken for any personal reason, including taking care of elderly parents.”
Learning about the CCS (Leave) Rules of 1972
The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, which have been in effect since June 1, 1972, largely set the rules for how much leave most Central government employees can take. However, it’s vital to remember that these guidelines don’t apply to all types of employees. For example, railway workers, casual or part-time laborers, and members of the All India Services are all governed by different rules. The rules clearly state 11 groups that these restrictions do not apply to.
A full list of the different types of leave that are available
The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, cover employees who are eligible for a wide range of leave kinds that can meet their personal and professional demands. These are some of them:
Earned Leave: You are credited for it twice a year, on January 1 and July 1.
Leave with Half Pay
Leave for Commuting
Leave Not Due
Extraordinary Leave
Leave for new parents
Leave for Child Care
Leave for School
Leave for People with Disabilities
Sick Leave for Seamen
Leave from the hospital
Leave for the Department
Most of these leaves come out of an employee’s specific leave account, although certain “special kinds of leave” do not. In addition to these legal leaves, the government also publishes executive instructions from time to time that set rules for holidays such casual leave, restricted holidays, compensating offs, and special casual leave.
The Union Minister’s explanation is meant to reassure Central government workers about their current rights to take care of their personal and family responsibilities, especially the important task of caring for the elderly.