Clarification on Authority to Grant Maternity Leave to Female Government Servants | Finance Department O.M. No.17372 Dated 17.06.2016
Clarification on Authority to Grant Maternity Leave to Female Government Servants
Department: Finance Department, Government of Odisha
Office Memorandum No: 17372 / FIN-CS2-LV-0003/2016 | Date: 17.06.2016
As per Rule-194(a) of Odisha Service Code, maternity leave is granted by the authority empowered to grant ordinary leave. After enhancement of maternity leave from 90 days to 180 days vide F.D. O.M. No.51856/F dated 07.12.2011, clarifications were sought regarding competence to sanction the enhanced period.
Government hereby clarifies that the Head of Office is competent to grant maternity leave (as enhanced from time to time) to female Government servants under his/her administrative control.
This clarification is issued after careful consideration of various proposals received from different quarters.
Previous / related references:
- Odisha Service Code Rule-194(a)
- F.D. O.M. No.51856/F dated 07.12.2011 (enhancement of maternity leave to 180 days)
- F.D. O.M. No.12598/F dated 28.03.2011 (guidelines for sanction of other kinds of leave – continues to apply)
The F.D. O.M. No.12598/F dated 28.03.2011 shall continue to guide the sanction of other kinds of leave. This clarification is specific to maternity leave only.
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1. Who is authorized to grant maternity leave to female Government servants in Odisha?
The Head of Office is competent to grant maternity leave (as enhanced from time to time) to female Government servants under his/her administrative control.
2. What is the current duration of maternity leave as per the clarification?
Maternity leave was enhanced to 180 days vide F.D. O.M. dated 07.12.2011, and the Head of Office can sanction this enhanced period.
3. Which rule governs maternity leave in Odisha?
Rule-194(a) of the Odisha Service Code governs the grant of maternity leave.
4. Does this clarification apply to other types of leave?
No. The clarification is specific to maternity leave. Other kinds of leave continue to be governed by F.D. O.M. No.12598/F dated 28.03.2011.
5. Why was this clarification issued?
Proposals were received seeking clarification on whether the authority for ordinary leave can also grant the enhanced 180 days maternity leave after the 2011 enhancement.