Maternity Leave for the female Gramin Dak Sevaks in the Department of Posts: Clarification

No. 17-31/2016-GDS

Government of India

Ministry of Communications

Department of Posts

(GDS Section)

Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg

New Delhi - 110001

Dated: 17 .05.2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Maternity Leave for the female Gramin Dak Sevaks (Female GDS) in the Department of Posts.

The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Posts O.M. of even number dated 27% June 2018 regarding introduction of Maternity Leave for the female Gramin Dak Sevaks (Female GDS) in the Department of Posts.

2 References suggestions have been received seeking clarification about the competent authority for grant of Maternity Leave to Female GDS. In this connection, it is clarified that the Competent Authority for grant of 180 days Maternity Leave to Female GDS BPM/ABPM; Dak Sevaks will be the concerned Divisional Head.

3 All other terms and conditions of the Department of Posts OM of even number dated 27th June 2018 will remain unchanged.

(S.B. Vyavahare)

Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)