The 9th Pay
Revision Commission, 2008 among other things, with regard to sanction of
Paternity Leave to married male Govt. employees, observed that as per the
clarification issued by Government of India in O.M.No. 13018/2/98-Estt.(L),
dated 16-7-1999 the employees of Government of India can avail paternity leave
either before 15 days or within a period of 6 months from the date of delivery.
Hence, the Commission, therefore, recommended to issue
revised clarification instructions on the lines issued by the
Government of India in its O.M. dt. 16-7-1999 in so far it relates to the
grant of paternity leave. Government hereby further clarify that the paternity
leave by married male
Govt. employees can be availed either before 15 days or within a period of 6
months from the date of delivery.
