Child Care Leave For Women Govt Staff With Differently-abled Kids

Child Care Leave (CCL) rules for women government employees with differently-abled children have been relaxed. Now, these women can avail of CCL, irrespective of the child's age. Another amendment will allow grant of CCL for a period not less than five days at a time. It is 15 days at present. The amendments come as a relief for mothers of children who require special attention and care at even further stages in their lives.

The TOI reported, "Rule 43 C of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, which permitted CCL in case of a disabled/mentally challenged child upto 22 years of age, has been amended to accommodate offspring of any age."

CCL Norms

CCL norms mandate child care leave to be granted for a maximum of 730 days in the entire service of a woman employee for taking care of up to two children. This may include rearing kids or looking after any of their needs like examination, sickness etc. This child care leave is only admissible if the child is up to 18 years of age.

Additionally, for mentally challenged and differently-abled children, the age limit was set at 22 years. Now, this limit has been removed. However, CCL cannot be granted in more than three spells in a calendar year. During probation period, CCL cannot be sanctioned except in extreme cases.

Nimisha Is An Intern With SheThePeople.TV