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Relaxation of Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, it has now been decided with the approval of competent authority to grant Commuted Leave without production of medical certificate to those officials who are above 50 years of age and have underlying conditions
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F.No.11013/9/2014 – Estt (A-III)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
North Block, New Delhi-110001
Dated the 20th March, 2020
Office Memorandum
Sub: Preventive measures to achieve ‘social distancing’ to contain the spread of COVID19 – Relaxation in CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 regarding.
Read: Preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – DoPT Order
The undersigned is directed to state that the leave sanctioning authorities were advised vide O.M. of even number dated 17th March, 2020 to sanction leave who wish to self-quarantine, as a preventive measure. In this regard, in relaxation of Central Civil Services CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, it has now been decided with the approval of competent authority to grant Commuted Leave without production of medical certificate to those officials who are above 50 years of age and have underlying conditions i.e. Diabetes, Respiratory problems, Renal diseases and other life-threatening illness, for a period upto 4th April, 2020, so as to avoid unnecessary burden on the health care system.
These instructions shall be applicable to Ministries / Departments / attached and subordinate offices of Central Government. Similar instructions may be issued to Autonomous / Statutory Bodies.
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(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Rinkumoni Talukdar says
Respected Sir,
Are pregnant employees of statutory body eligible for self-quarantine leave during the outbreak of Covid 19?
Franci says
Pls guide me on which type of leave is applicable for me residing in the containment area and not able to attend office but I am continuously insisting and threatening me for attending duty. I have two kids below 10 years. My husband got stuck with his project in Delhi and unable to return home.