Memo.No.1082740/4/HR.IV-FR&LR/2020 Dated.02/05/2020
Sub:Finance Department-Paternity leave to Male Government employee-
Combination with other regular leave – Certain Clarification-Issued.
Ref: l.G.O.Ms.No.231, Fin. (FR.I) Dept., dated: 16.09.2005.
2.eofile Computer No.1075843fromGAD,A.P.Secretariat,Velagapudi.
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In the reference 1st cited,it was ordered that the competent authority may
grant paternity leave on full pay to married male Government employees,
temporary or permanent for a period of 15 days subject to the condition
that it shall be granted to those with less than two surviving
children. -
In the reference 2nd cited the General Administration Department requested
to clarify whether the Paternity Leave be combined with Earned Leave.
However there is no mention in the rules in this regard. -
Government hereby clarify that if the necessity arises i.e., the new born
child needs male parent attention; the paternity leave may be combined
with the regular leave other than casual leave and optional holidays in
the lines of maternity leave.
