Leave rules Liberalization (G.O.Ms.No.186 , Dated: 23-07-1975)

Leave Rules – Liberalization

Government of Andhra Pradesh

G.O.Ms.No.186 Dated: 23-07-1975 Finance & Planning Department

Subject: Leave Rules – Liberalization of existing provisions – Orders issued.
Department: Finance & Planning (F.R.I.) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Reference: Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, Office Memorandum No.16(2) E-IV/76, dated 09-01-1974, as reproduced in the G.O.

Background and Government Orders

The Government of Andhra Pradesh received representations from various service associations requesting liberalization of the provisions of the State Leave Rules.

After considering the representations in the light of measures introduced by the Government of India, the Government approved the following liberalizations of the existing leave rules applicable to State Government servants.

Important Provisions of G.O.Ms.No.186

1 Increase in Commuted Leave Limit

The limit of commuted leave during the entire service was increased from 180 days to 240 days.

The other terms and conditions governing the grant of this leave remain in force as before.

2 Leave Salary Benefit in Case of Death While in Service

If a Government servant dies while in service, the cash equivalent of leave salary that the deceased employee would have received had they proceeded on P.L. / Earned Leave, but for the death, is payable to the family, subject to the conditions stated in the order.

The benefit is limited to a maximum of 20 days' leave salary, subject to reduction from leave salary or pension and the equivalent of other retirement benefits, as specified in the G.O.

3 Leave Salary for Specified Lower Pay Scales

A Government servant proceeding on P.L. / Earned Leave from a post whose maximum pay in the received D.A.-merged pay scale does not exceed ₹600 per month is entitled to leave salary equal to the pay drawn immediately before proceeding on leave.

Quick Reference Table

Particulars	Provision in the G.O.
G.O. Number	G.O.Ms.No.186
G.O. Date	23-07-1975
Department	Finance & Planning (F.R.I.) Department
Commuted Leave Limit	Increased from 180 days to 240 days during the entire service
Death While in Service	Leave salary cash equivalent, subject to a maximum of 20 days and the stated deductions
Specified Pay Scale	Maximum pay not exceeding ₹600 per month in the specified D.A.-merged pay scale
Effective Date	01-06-1975

Effective Date and Further Amendments

The order states that it takes effect from 1 June 1975.

Necessary amendments to the various sets of leave rules were to be issued separately.

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Important Note: This post summarizes the provisions appearing in G.O.Ms.No.186 dated 23-07-1975. For service matters, refer to the original order and subsequent applicable amendments or Government orders. This summary does not independently establish the present-day applicability of every provision.

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