Child Care Leave Rules for Central Government Employees
Central Government more concern for women employees. CCL is granted for two years (730 days) during their entire service
7th Pay Commission Report on Child Care Leave (CCL) for Central Government Employees
Child Care Leave or CCL is granted to women employees for a maximum period of two years (730 days) during their entire service for taking care of their minor children (up to eighteen years of age).
There are several demands relating to Child Care Leave which include converting the same into “family care” leave, extending the facility to male parents and many representations stressing that it should be extended at least to single male parents.
Suggestions have also been received that in cases where the child is differently-abled, the clause stipulating that the child should be minor, should be done away with.
Single mothers have highlighted their unique problems and requested the Commission for liberalizing the grant of Child Care Leave. Interestingly, representations have also been made for discontinuance of the Child Care Leave, primarily on the grounds that it disrupts office working and also because it promotes gender discrimination.
7th CPC Analysis and Recommendations on CCL
When Child Care Leave was first introduced by the VI CPC it generated considerable interest as it represented a positive measure benefiting women employees.
It also took a while to stabilize and it is seen that as many as five amendments/clarifications were issued within a short period of time.
As it stands, it is meant for women employees “for taking care of up to two children whether for rearing the children or looking after their needs like examination, sickness etc.”
It is treated akin to Earned Leave and is sanctioned as such. It may not, however, be granted in more than three spells in a calendar year.
In the first two years of its implementation, the experience was that women employees tended to treat this as Casual Leave or an extension of the same, and the resultant frequent absences caused disruptions at work.
To address this, in September 2010, a clarification was issued stipulating that CCL may not be granted in more than three spells in a calendar year and also that it may not be granted for less than 15 days at a time.
However, the latter stipulation was subsequently withdrawn and as per the latest clarification issued on 5 June 2014 the government has decided to remove the requirement of minimum period of 15 days Child Care Leave.
It has been brought to the notice of the Commission that the capping of maximum three spells in a calendar year has, to some extent, addressed the problems relating to disruption of work.
Notwithstanding that, in the course of discussions with various stakeholders, the sense that has come across is that what was introduced as a welfare measure to help employees in times of need, is seen as a benefit that has to be availed simply because it exists.
There is, therefore, a palpable need to bring in some inhibiting feature so as to ensure that only genuinely affected employees avail of this scheme.
Towards this end, the Commission recommends that Child Care Leave should be granted at 100 per cent of the salary for the first 365 days, but at 80 per cent of the salary for the next 365 days. In making this recommendation the Commission has also kept in mind the fact the concept of a paid (whether 100% or 80%) leave solely for child care for a period of two years, is a liberal measure unmatched anywhere else.
The Commission notes that in the event a male employee is single, the onus of rearing and nurturing the children falls squarely on his shoulders. Hence extension of CCL to single male parents is recommended.
Moreover, the Commission recognizes the additional responsibility on the shoulders of employees who are single mothers.
Accordingly, it is Report of the Seventh CPC 365 Index recommended that for such employees, the constitutionality of three spells in a calendar year should be relaxed to six spells in a calendar year.
How to Claim Child Care Leave in Central Government Services?
As per the Service Record, the employees (Male or Female) having minor children may be admissible Child Care Leave for rearing or any of their requirements like education, sickness etc
80 Percent Salary on CCL Calculation as per Dopt Order
As per the Dopt order issued on 30 August 2019, CCL may be granted at 100% of the leave salary for the first 365 days and 80% of the leave salary for the next 365 days [Click to view the order]
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Child Care Leave – Detailed Questions and Answers
Top Developments on Child Care Leave:
- Child Care Leave to Single Male Defence Industrial Employees February 20, 2020
- 7th Pay Commission Leave – Seeking Formal and Informal Clarifications September 25, 2019
- CCL to Single Male Service Personnel August 13, 2019
- 7th CPC Child Care Leave: Special Allowance for Women June 27, 2019
- FAQ on CCL : Whether CCL can be claimed as a matter of right? May 11, 2019
- CCL Proceed on Foreign Travel – DoPT Clarification Orders Dt. 3.4.2018 May 11, 2019
- Child Care Leave (CCL) – Clarification DOP Order Dt. 18.4.2018 May 11, 2019
- Child Care Leave – All Q & A Discussed on 4.5.2019 May 5, 2019
- Amendment in (Child Care Leave) CCL – Railway Board Orders February 25, 2019
- Child Care Leave – Clarification on Minimum Residency Period February 25, 2019
- Single Male Employees to get Child Care Leave December 26, 2018
- Clarification on Child Care Leave – Railway Board October 31, 2018
- Maternity Leave and Child Care Leave to Women Employees August 12, 2018
- Child Care Leave – DoPT Clarification Orders on 22.6.2018 June 28, 2018
- Availing LTC During CCL – DoPT Order dt: 3.4.2018 April 12, 2018
- Special Allowance for child care for women with disabilities – Dopt orders on 16.8.2017 August 18, 2017
- Child Care Leave – NC JCM writes to Govt. of India August 9, 2017
- Proposals on Child Care Leave (CCL) and Maternity Leave – Dopt OM on 1.4.2016 April 4, 2016
- Clarification on Child Care Leave – Dopt issued orders on 12.1.2016 January 12, 2016
- 7th Pay Commission Recommendations on Leave and Holidays December 6, 2015
- Child Care Leave to WB Female Teachers at par with CG Employees July 23, 2015
- Central Govt employee opts for a surrogate child – What says CCS (Leave) Rules..? November 11, 2014
- Child Care Leave, introduced by the 6th CPC, was a boon for women employees. April 7, 2014
- SBI introduces sabbatical leave to female staff; may extend to males January 10, 2014
- No proposal to introduce ‘Parents Care Leave’ on line of ‘Child Care Leave’ – Central Government December 24, 2013
What is the purpose of CCL?
Purpose of Child Care Leave is taking care of “up to two children for rearing or to look after any of their needs like examination, sickness etc. [Click to know more]
Dopt Orders on Leave
Grant of 10 days CL – Who are not entitled to 17 holidays: According to the notification on holidays by Dopt, 14 days of compulsory holidays and the addition of three days… [Click to view in detail]
Single Male Employees to get Child Care Leave
Single Male Employees working in Central Government Services and having up to two dependent children will be entitled to 730 Days CCL during their entire service. Child Care Leave for Fathers in Central Govt Employees – Gazette Notification issued by DoPT on 11 December 2018 [Click to view the order]
LTC may be availed even if he is on Child Care Leave
Child Care Leave can be granted at 100% of the leave salary for the first 365 days and 80% of leave salary for the next 365 days. DoPT reforms regarding Child Care Leave While briefing about some of the major reforms brought by Department of … [Read more…]
Child Care Leave to Single Male Defence Industrial Employees
Extension of Child Care Leave benefit to the single male Defence Civilian Industrial employees at par with female Defence Civilian Industrial employees – Orders issued by the Department of Defence on 22 January 2020 Also read: Child Care Leave to … [Read more…]
Namaskaram, Kindly may enlighten me regarding grant of CCL to state govt employees in 100% salary. Whether employee will receive her monthly salary or not during the period of CCL? some of the staff are saying that if CCL is taken, employee will not get any monthly salary.. I am confused.
With regards
Normally first full year 100% of salary CCL if sanctioned & CCL continues second year on wards 80% of salary as per the 7th CPC.
Sir,
I am working in KV Banswara,
I joined on 31 August 2019, my probation period of 2 yrs will complete after 6 months,
Can I avail child care leave? As My son is suffering from typhoid. On medical grounds of my son, can I avail CCL?
Thank you sir,
Any leave cannot be asked as a matter of rights. If you have availed CL/E.L., period of leave, availability
of staff strength, situations of the Institute the sanctioning authority may sanction the leave applied.
Hello Sir, my name is Rinki Jangra and i am working as Lower Divisional Clerk in Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam,Hisar, Haryana ,since 21.07.2020 which is a Haryana Govt. Company . My Probation period is not completed yet. But my 2 children are of 6 yr and 4 yrs. I am living alone with my children, May I get the CCL to raise my children and what will be the side effects on my service regarding seniority or enhancing the probation period by Employer or of my increments and all other possibly side effects if i will get CCL OF 3 months . Pls shower the light of your knowledge on me.
Thanks & Regards,
Rinki Jangra
LDC, DHBVN HISAR
You have to compete probation period. CCL is given on the basis of children sickness & for the education purpose i.e. Exams for them.
Hello Sir, my name is Rinki Jangra and i am working as Lower Divisional Clerk in Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam,Hisar, Haryana, which is a Haryana Govt. Company since 21.07.2020. My Probation period is not completed yet. But my 2 children are of 6 yr and 4 yrs of age. I am living alone with my children, May I get the CCL to raise my children and what will be the side effects on my service if i will get CCL OF 3 months regarding senioriry or enhance the probation period or of my increments and all other possibly side effects. Pls shower on me the light of your knowledge. Thank you sir.
Please mujhe btaiye mera maternity leave 12feb 2021 ko khtm h 13se join h me ccl kb se le skti hu and maximum kitne din le skti hu plz reply me central gov employee hu
Better join on 13-2-21 afterwords any time take CCL then increment will be given. Otherwise maternity leave and CCL combined more than 180days increment will be postponed to next year July. If you require combined both leave within 180days you avail and joints duty. CCL can avail service in 2 years upto the age of child complete 18 years.
I have joined back on 1st June 2020 after availing maternity leave and ccl from 22.04.2019 to 30.05.2020 . Will I get two increments one on 01.06.2020 and second on 01.07.2020 ?
No. Since you have combined crossed 180days, so you will get increment on 1-7-21 only. Also total E.L. 20 days & HPF 20days will be reduced in the respectively years 2019 & 2020 Proponationly.
Sir,but won’t I get increment on 01.06.2020 which is my joining date as my general increment date is 01.07.2019 according to my joining date 22.11.2017? And also will I not get another increment on 01.07.2020 which is my regular annual increment ? O.M.No.16/13/88-Estt.(Pay-I) dt.16.02.1989 says increment will be given on joining date after leave without affecting the next date of increment.
It will be applicable only on Maternity leave alone. You have combined with CCL so it counts total more than 180 days. If you only availed maternity leave (or any other leave total not less than 180 days) the rules apply on increment from joining date.
Sir, can you please tell the DoPT circular no. which states that leave taken in excess of 180days (Maternity+CCL)means loss of one increment? I am confused regarding this, and not found in Swamy’s handbook.
As F.R.26,GIO (3) qualifying service of less than six months 180 days) on account of any leave period will have the effect of postponing the increment. As per the leave rules under 25(1) also will not counts for increment.
Sir,
I have gone through the entire FR 25 and FR 26 but did not find these lines as quoted by you. Even there is nothing written about qualifying service. Can you please share the exact line written in the rule position.
Send your mail ID I will send the attachment. My Id [email protected].
Sir i sent you hi through my mail id. pls reply
How much year service from join eligible for CCL.
2 years in service with the condition having a child.
I am from Assam and i m a employee of health deptt. I m working in medical college and hospital. Here CCL is closed for mother .Nobody can complain for it .I have a 3.5 months baby, i will joined my duty in feb/2021.After my joining my baby will not take my mother milk. Is it right for my baby. Everyone knows that mother milk is essential till 6 months of babies. Any body can help me to complain it to the correct way and correct person. I dont know how can i complain it and to whom. please tell me the correct way for my little baby.
Complaint is not a solution. As per leave rules any leave cannot be sanctioned as a matter of rights, so you have to adjust with your problem.
Yes you are eligible in next calendaric year
Do senior research fellow get child care leave. Please reply asap
If the employee is women and having two children within of 18 years with terms and conditions she is eligible.
as per CCL Rules 80 % salary given after 356 days w.e.f. 14/12/2018, but for those who have availed 730 days before that wheather they are eligible for full pay if so kindly clarify the calculation for the above it should be taken as basic +DA only or anyothe deduction.
What are the rules for annual increment when an employee is availing a child care leave .
Increment is given only after joining duty on that day. If the leave is 180 days increment will given next year JULY.
Mene last CCl December 2019 me li thi ab me January me nhi le sakti kya