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Himachal Pradesh Govt Allows Full Salary on Study Leave Under New 2026 Rules

Himachal Pradesh Full Salary on Study Leave Amendment Rules 2026

FULL SALARY ON STUDY LEAVE – HIMACHAL PRADESH AMENDMENT RULES 2026

Finance (Regulations) Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh – Notification No. Fin(C)A(3)5/2023-1, Dated 29.07.2026

Notification No. Fin(C)A(3)5/2023-1

Issuing Authority Finance (Regulations) Dept., Govt. of Himachal Pradesh

Legal Basis Proviso to Article 309 of Constitution of India

Effective From 7th August, 2024 (Retrospective)

Leave Salary

Full Pay

Equal to pay drawn while on duty

Additional Allowances

DA + HRA

Dearness Allowance & House Rent Allowance

Coverage

India & Abroad

Study Leave both within and outside India

Key Provisions of the Amendment Rules

Short Title: These rules may be called the Central Civil Services (Leave) Himachal Pradesh Amendment Rules, 2026.
Commencement: They shall be deemed to have come into force with effect from 7th August, 2024.
Substitution of Rule 56: Rule 56 of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, in their application to the State of Himachal Pradesh, has been substituted.
Study Leave Outside India: During Study Leave availed of outside India, a Government servant shall draw Leave Salary equal to the pay drawn while on duty immediately before proceeding on such leave, plus Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance.
Study Leave in India: During Study Leave availed of in India, a Government servant shall draw Leave Salary equal to the pay drawn while on duty immediately before proceeding on such leave, plus Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance as admissible under Rule 60.
Condition for Full Leave Salary: Payment of leave salary at full rate is subject to furnishing of a certificate by the Government servant to the effect that he is not in receipt of any scholarship, stipend, or remuneration in respect of any part-time employment.
Adjustment of Scholarship/Stipend: Any amount received as scholarship, stipend, or remuneration during the period of Study Leave shall be adjusted against the Leave Salary, subject to the condition that the Leave Salary shall not be reduced to an amount less than that payable during half-pay leave.

Important Points to Note

Full Salary on Study Leave: Government servants can now draw full pay, DA, and HRA during Study Leave both in India and abroad.
Retrospective Effect: The rules are deemed to have come into force from 7th August, 2024.
No Scholarship/Stipend: Full leave salary is subject to the condition that the employee is not receiving any scholarship, stipend, or remuneration.
Adjustment Provision: If any scholarship/stipend is received, it will be adjusted against the leave salary, but the leave salary cannot be reduced below the half-pay leave salary amount.
Legal Authority: The rules have been framed in exercise of powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India.
Consultation: The rules have been made in consultation with the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission.
Applicability: These rules apply to the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, in their application to the State of Himachal Pradesh.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this notification provide?

This notification amends the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, in their application to Himachal Pradesh, to provide full Leave Salary, Dearness Allowance, and House Rent Allowance to Government servants during Study Leave, both in India and abroad.

When did these rules come into effect?

The rules shall be deemed to have come into force with effect from 7th August, 2024.

What is the Leave Salary during Study Leave outside India?

A Government servant shall draw Leave Salary equal to the pay drawn while on duty immediately before proceeding on such leave, plus Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance.

Is there any condition for receiving full Leave Salary?

Yes. Payment of leave salary at full rate is subject to the Government servant furnishing a certificate that he/she is not in receipt of any scholarship, stipend, or remuneration in respect of any part-time employment.

What happens if the employee receives a scholarship during Study Leave?

Any amount received as scholarship, stipend, or remuneration shall be adjusted against the Leave Salary, but the Leave Salary shall not be reduced to an amount less than that payable during half-pay leave.

What is the legal authority for these rules?

The rules have been framed in exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India, in consultation with the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission.

What is the short title of these rules?

These rules may be called the Central Civil Services (Leave) Himachal Pradesh Amendment Rules, 2026.

Does this apply to Study Leave in India as well?

Yes. During Study Leave availed of in India, a Government servant shall draw Leave Salary equal to the pay drawn while on duty, plus Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance as admissible under Rule 60.

Who issued this notification?

The notification has been issued by the Pr. Secretary (Finance) to the Government of Himachal Pradesh, with the endorsement of Saurabh Jassal, Special Secretary (Finance).

Which Rules are being amended?

The amendment is made to the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, in their application to the State of Himachal Pradesh, specifically substituting Rule 56.