Eligibility for the grant of half pay leave to the temporary government servants - certain clarifications

Eligibility for the Grant of Half Pay Leave

Temporary Government Servants – Certain Clarifications

Government of Andhra Pradesh

Finance and Planning (F.R.I.) Department

Circular Memo No.: 20584/302/FR.I/74-1

Date: 12 September 1974

Subject: A.P. Leave Rules, 1933 – Rule 23(a)(i) – Eligibility for the grant of half-pay leave to temporary government servants.

Reference: G.O.Ms. No. 143, Finance (F.R.I.) Department, dated 1 June 1968.

1. Purpose of the Circular

The Government observed that certain departments were sanctioning half-pay leave to temporary government servants appointed on an emergency basis under Rule 10(a)(i) of the Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Services Rules, contrary to the existing rules.

2. Eligibility Conditions

The circular refers to Rule 23(a)(i) of the A.P. Leave Rules, 1933, read with Ruling 2 thereunder. The qualifying regular service specified in the circular is:

Service Category	Required Regular Service
Superior Service	Two years of actual service in a post on regular capacity.
Inferior Service	One year of actual service in a post on regular capacity.

Important: Emergency service rendered before regular appointment must be excluded when reckoning the qualifying period specified in this circular.

3. Position of Temporary and Emergency Employees

Clarification in the 1974 circular: Temporary employees, including emergency employees appointed under Rule 10(a)(i), are stated to be ineligible for half-pay leave, whether on a medical certificate or for private affairs.

The circular directs departments to follow the rule position explained in the memorandum. This is a summary of the historical circular and should not be treated as confirmation of the complete current leave position without checking subsequent amendments and government orders.

4. Review of Leave Already Sanctioned

The circular states that cases in which half-pay leave was sanctioned to temporary employees contrary to the stated rules may be reviewed and revised orders issued. It also states that excess salary paid may be recovered from the concerned employees.

5. Important Details

Issuing Authority	Government of Andhra Pradesh
Department	Finance and Planning (F.R.I.) Department
Applicable Rules Mentioned	A.P. Leave Rules, 1933 – Rule 23(a)(i) and Ruling 2
Employee Category Discussed	Temporary and emergency government servants
Signatory	B. P. R. Vithal, Secretary to Government

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Source: Government of Andhra Pradesh, Finance and Planning (F.R.I.) Department, Circular Memo No. 20584/302/FR.I/74-1, dated 12-09-1974.
Disclaimer: This post summarizes the cited circular for information. Verify subsequent amendments, applicable service rules and current government instructions before taking administrative or financial action.