Miscarriage/Abortion Leave

In case of miscarriage including abortion subject to the following conditions, maternity leave may be granted

a. That the leave does not exceed 6 weeks

b. That the application for the leave is supported by a certificate from a registered medical practitioner. (SR 1 under FR 101)

Abortion includes under the medical termination of pregnancy Act 1971 is a case of abortion for granting the leave not exceeding 6 weeks when supported by Medical Certificate. (G.O.Ms.No.762, Fin.&Plg. Dept., DL11.08.76)

The Abortion leave has to be granted by the competent authority to the married female Govt. servants to those with less than two surviving children. (Cir. Memo No.2415/401/PR.I/2006, Fin. (FR.I) Dept., Dt.01.07.2006).