Execution of Bond for Study Leave Under CCS(Leave) Rules, 1972 – Dopt Orders

Dopt Orders on Study Leave

This is a document related to the execution of a Bond for availing Study Leave under rule 53(4) of the CCS(Leave) Rules, 1972. The purpose of this Bond is to ensure that the employee who is taking the Study Leave will return to the service after completing their studies and continue to work for a specified period of time. This document outlines the terms and conditions of the Bond and includes details such as the duration of the Study Leave, the amount of the Bond, and the consequences for breaching the terms of the Bond.

No. 13026/4/2012-Estt.(L)
Bharat Sarkar/Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

New Delhi, the 18 February. 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Execution of Bond for availing Study Leave under rule 53(4) of the CCS(Leave) Rules, 1972 – regarding.

The undersigned is directed to state that Government servants are allowed to avail “Study Leave’ in terms of the provisions of rules 50-63 of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972. The provisions of rule 53(4) mandates for execution of a bond by the Government Servant who is granted such leave in the relevant format prescribed for the said purpose i.e. Forms 7-10 of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972.
2. The said Bond executed by the Government servant requires putting in specified period of service after expiry of the Study Leave as prescribed by provisions of rule 50(5) of the said rules.

3. It has come to the notice of this Department that the provisions of the aforesaid bond are being circumvented and officers who have availed Study Leave proceed on prolonged spells of leave due and admissible to them and thus do not put in active service for the requisite period as indicated in the bond executed by them.

A. In view of the above position, the provisions of the prescribed format of the Bond have been reviewed in consultation with the Department of Legal Affairs and it has been decided that the prescribed forms 7, 8, 9 and 10 of the CSS (Leave) Rules, 1972 may be revised by incorporating a specific clause confirming commitment of the Government servant to put in requisite active service after expiry of the Study Leave. The copies of the revised formats are enclosed herewith. The grant of Study Leave shall continue to be regulated in terms of the relevant provisions of the rules as indicated in para 1 above. Ministry of Home Affairs etc are requested to ensure that the necessary Bond in respect of grant of Study Leave under the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 may henceforth be obtained in the revised formats.

5. These orders are being issued after consultation with the C&AG of India in respect of persons serving in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department.

6. Formal amendments to CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 are being issued separately.

sd/-
(Mukul Ratra)
Director (L&A)

Source: www.persmin.gov.in

More DoPT Orders

What is the Dopt Order related to?

The Dopt Order concerns the Execution of Bond for availing Study Leave under rule 53(4) of the CCS(Leave) Rules, 1972.

Who is affected by this Dopt Order?

This Dopt Order affects government employees who wish to avail Study Leave under rule 53(4) of the CCS(Leave) Rules, 1972.

What is the purpose of the bond mentioned in the Dopt Order?

The bond is intended to ensure that employees who avail Study Leave under rule 53(4) of the CCS(Leave) Rules, 1972 serve the government in the specified period mentioned in the bond.

Are there any consequences for not fulfilling the bond obligations?

Yes, if the employee fails to serve the government for the specified period mentioned in the bond, they will have to refund the entire cost incurred by the government on their training, along with interest.

Where can I find more information regarding this Dopt Order?

You can refer to the official notification on the Dopt website or check with your department’s HR or Administration department.