Government of West Bengal
School Education Department
No. 165-SE(EE)/2L-01/13, Dated 19.02.2013
CIRCULAR
After careful consideration of the memorandum No. 9008-F(P), Kolkata dated 16th September, 2011 of the Finance Department (Audit Branch), Govt. of West Bengal and in continuation and partial modification of the order bearing No. 134-SE(Pry)/5S/Ped/PBSSM Dated 26.02.2009 of School Education Department (Primary Branch) and the letter bearing No. 2256(20)/ADMN/PBRPSUS dated 19.05.2004 issued by the State Project Director, PBRPSUS the period of maternity leave to all contractual employees under PBSSM is extended from 135 days to 180 days with effect from the date of issue of this order.
It is further clarified that it is applicable only for those who are enjoying the maternity leave on the date of issue of this order. Prevalent Maternity leave principles will be applicable for enjoying the leave and will be followed strictly.
The order will have no retrospective effect.
Sd/- S.C. Ghosh
Joint Secretary to the Govt. of West Bengal
School Education Department