Want a general discussion on Maternity Leave mentioning its enhancement time to time at least from 1980. At present ML=180 days (w.e.f ), Previously it was 135 days(w.e.f ),120 days (w.e.f= ?), 90 days (w.e.f= ?)
90 days vide Memo No. 1541-Edn(s)/21-2/77 dt. 15-12-1977
120 days vide Memo No. 79-Edn(s) dt. 28-01-1994
135 days vide Memo No. 444-SE(S) dt. 22-03-2004
180 days vide Memo No. 934/ES/S/2L-01/2011 dt. 12-08-2011 (w.e.f. 01-01-2011)
90 days vide Memo No. 1541-Edn(s)/21-2/77 dt. 15-12-1977
120 days vide Memo No. 79-Edn(s) dt. 28-01-1994
135 days vide Memo No. 444-SE(S) dt. 22-03-2004
180 days vide Memo No. 934/ES/S/2L-01/2011 dt. 12-08-2011 (w.e.f. 01-01-2011)
90 days vide Memo No. 1541-Edn(s)/21-2/77 dt. 15-12-1977
120 days vide Memo No. 79-Edn(s) dt. 28-01-1994
135 days vide Memo No. 444-SE(S) dt. 22-03-2004
180 days vide Memo No. 934/ES/S/2L-01/2011 dt. 12-08-2011 (w.e.f. 01-01-2011)
Memo no is given only. Plz. mention the effect date.
There is no hard and fast rule regarding this. But one would be allowed to take ML after obtaining the Doctor’s Certificate mentioning the probable date of delivery and medical advice and of course the leave should cover the date of delivery.