Shimla, Aug 9
The Government of Himachal Pradesh has introduced a significant amendment to the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, which impacts the administration of Study Leave for government officers and employees. This amendment includes a 60% reduction in salary during the Study Leave period, with further deductions applicable if the employee receives a scholarship, stipend, or other forms of remuneration during foreign assignments.
The first notification, issued by Principal Secretary (Finance) Devesh Kumar, introduces a substantial change in how Leave Salary is calculated for employees on Study Leave. According to the new rules, which take effect from the date of publication, government employees on Study Leave, whether within India or abroad, will now receive a Leave Salary equivalent to 40% of their last drawn pay prior to the commencement of their leave. This amount will be accompanied by Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance. If the employee receives any scholarship, stipend, or income from part-time work, their Leave Salary will be adjusted accordingly. However, it will not drop below the amount payable during half-pay leave.
In a second notification, issued by the Joint Secretary (Finance Regulation), a key procedural change concerning the approval of Study Leave has been announced. The Finance Department will now hold exclusive authority to approve Study Leave requests, a responsibility that was previously distributed among various Administrative Departments, as outlined in an Office Memorandum dated October 8, 1986. This centralization of decision-making is intended to streamline the approval process for Study Leave applications.
These amendments signal a move towards stricter regulations governing Study Leave, with a focus on financial discipline and centralized oversight. Government employees governed by the CCS rules who are considering Study Leave should be prepared to adhere to the revised salary structure and the new approval procedure managed by the Finance Department.
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