Kerala Service Rules - Part I (Special Casual Leave for Angioplasty)

This post outlines the provisions for Special Casual Leave granted to employees undergoing angioplasty, as per the Kerala Service Rules. It details eligibility, duration, combination with other leaves, and limitations for availing the leave.

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Sep 7, 2025 - 11:23

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Introduction: Special Casual Leave for employees undergoing angioplasty was introduced vide GO(P)No.153/2019/Fin, dated 06/11/2019.
Eligibility and Duration: Employees who undergo angioplasty may be granted Special Casual Leave for a period of 30 days, subject to the conditions under Rule 19, Section II, Appendix VII, Part I, Kerala Service Rules.
Combination with Other Leaves: The Special Casual Leave can be combined with other leaves defined in Rule 77(i) of Kerala Service Rules, Part I, including:
- Earned Leave
- Half Pay Leave
- Commuted Leave
- Leave Not Due
- Leave Without Allowance
- Ordinary Casual Leave
Public Holidays: The period of Special Casual Leave excludes intervening public holidays.
Multiple Availments: The leave may be availed on more than one occasion within a calendar year, if needed, but the total duration must not exceed 45 days in a calendar year.
Earned Leave Accrual: As per GO(P) No.17/2022/Fin, dated 15/02/2022, the Special Casual Leave period will not be considered as duty for the purpose of accruing Earned Leave.