Child Care Leave (CCL)- 43 Important FAQs Every Employee Should Know

Child Care Leave (CCL) is an important facility provided to female employees of central government to help them take care of their children. Many employees still have doubts about eligibility, duration, salary, number of spells, and other rules related to CCL. We have already published regards eligibility and other condition of CCL. Click here to read.

Besides full detail about eligibility and other conditions, still has doubt. So, make things clear, here are 43 important FAQs on Child Care Leave (CCL) for better understanding.

1. Who is eligible for Child Care Leave (CCL)?

Child Care Leave can be granted to female or single male parent Central Government employees by the competent leave sanctioning authority.

2. From when is the CCL facility available?

The facility of Child Care Leave is available from 1 September 2008.

3. What is the purpose of Child Care Leave (CCL)?

CCL is granted to take care of up to two children for their upbringing or to look after their needs, such as education, examination preparation, sickness, or other personal needs.

4. What is the maximum duration of Child Care Leave (CCL)?

A female employee can avail a maximum of 730 days (two years) of Child Care Leave during her entire service, restricted till child age of 18 and 22 in case of disable.

5. Can an employee take 730 days of CCL for each child?

No. The 730 days limit applies to the entire service period, not separately for each child.

6. Up to what age of the child can CCL be taken?

CCL is not admissible if the child is 18 years or older, 22 Years for the disable child.

7. What salary is paid during Child Care Leave (CCL)?

During CCL, the employee receives leave salary equal to the pay drawn immediately before proceeding on leave for first year, onwards 80%.

8. Can CCL be taken in multiple spells?

Yes. Child Care Leave can be taken in multiple spells, max 03 spell in a year.

9. Is CCL deducted from the leave account?

No. CCL is not debited against the normal leave account.

10. Can CCL be allowed for a third year as Leave Not Due?

Yes. In certain cases, CCL may also be allowed for a third year as Leave Not Due without a medical certificate.

11. Can CCL be combined with other types of leave?

Yes. Child Care Leave can be combined with other types of admissible leave.

12. If an employee has more than two children, for whom can CCL be granted?

CCL will be admissible only for the two eldest surviving children.

13. How should CCL be recorded in the service record?

CCL should be maintained in a specific proforma issued by the competent authority and kept along with the employee’s service book.

14. Can Child Care Leave (CCL) be claimed as a matter of right?

No. CCL cannot be demanded as a matter of right. It must be approved by the leave sanctioning authority.

15. Can an employee take CCL without prior approval?

No. An employee cannot proceed on CCL without prior approval from the competent authority.

16. How is CCL treated for sanctioning purposes?

CCL is treated similar to Earned Leave for sanctioning purposes.

17. Do weekends and holidays count during CCL?

Yes. Saturdays, Sundays, and gazetted holidays falling during the leave period are counted as part of CCL.

18. How are CCL cases before 18 November 2008 treated?

CCL sanctioned before 18.11.2008 will still be treated as Child Care Leave and deducted from the CCL account.

19. How many spells of CCL can be granted in a year?

CCL can be granted up to three spells in a calendar year.

20. What is the minimum duration of CCL in one spell?

The minimum period for one spell is 15 days.

21. Can CCL be granted during probation?

Normally CCL is not granted during probation, except in extreme situations.

22. Can Leave on Average Pay (LAP) be converted into CCL?

Yes, if the leave was specifically taken for child care purposes, such as examinations or sickness of the child.

23. If CCL continues from December to January, how is it counted?

If the leave begins in December and continues into January, it will be counted as a spell for the year in which it started.

24. Can CCL be granted more than three times in a year?

No. CCL cannot exceed three spells in a calendar year, regardless of the number of days.

25. Can leave encashment be taken during CCL?

No. Leave encashment is not allowed during Child Care Leave.

26. What is the minimum and maximum limit of CCL?

• Minimum: 15 days per spell
• Maximum: 730 days during entire service

27. Is there any mandatory gap between two spells of CCL?

There is no specific rule requiring a minimum gap between two spells.

28. Can vacancies arising from long CCL be filled through promotion?

Yes. The same procedure followed for vacancies due to other long leave periods may be applied.

29. Is CCL admissible for adopted children?

Yes. Adoptive mothers are also eligible for Child Care Leave subject to the same conditions.

30. Will other leave types continue to be credited during CCL?

Yes. Earned Leave and other leave types continue to be credited as per normal rules.

31. Is CCL included in the five-year maximum leave limit?

Yes. CCL is included within the overall five-year maximum leave limit allowed under leave rules.

32. Is HRA admissible during Child Care Leave?

Yes. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is admissible during the period of Child Care Leave as per rules.

33. Can official residential staff facilities continue during CCL?

Facilities available during Earned Leave may continue under the same rules.

34. Will an employee receive annual increment during CCL?

If the employee is on CCL on the increment date, the increment will take effect only when she resumes duty.

35. How many spells of CCL are allowed in a calendar year?

A maximum of three spells in a calendar year.

36. What is the minimum number of days in a single spell of CCL?

The minimum duration is 15 days.

37. Is CCL allowed during probation?

Normally not allowed, except in exceptional circumstances.

38. Can earlier leave taken for child care be treated as CCL?

Yes, if it was taken after 1 September 2008 and specifically for child care purposes.

39. What is the age limit for CCL for a disabled child?

For a disabled child, CCL can be taken up to 22 years of age, provided the disability is at least 40%.

40. Can CCL be granted even if other leave is available?

Yes. Availability of other leave types does not prevent sanction of CCL.

41. Can CCL be granted even if Earned Leave is available?

Yes. Availability of Earned Leave does not affect eligibility for CCL.

42. Can an employee extend CCL?

Extension requires prior approval and will be treated as another spell of CCL.

43. If CCL starts in December and continues into January, how is it treated?

The leave will be counted as a spell of the year in which it started.

Conclusion

Child Care Leave (CCL) is a valuable provision for Central Government employees whether for female or single male parent, allowing them to balance their professional responsibilities with the needs of their children. Understanding Child Care Leave (CCL) rules regarding eligibility, duration, salary, number of spells, and approval procedures helps employees make proper use of this facility.

Also read this

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