Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has amended the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, introducing revised provisions for government employees availing study leave within India and abroad. The new rules, notified by the Finance (Regulations) Department, will be deemed to have come into force with effect from August 7, 2024.
According to the notification issued on July 29, 2026, Rule 56 of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, as applicable to Himachal Pradesh, has been substituted with new provisions governing the payment of leave salary during study leave.
Under the amended rules, government employees proceeding on study leave outside India will receive leave salary equal to the pay they were drawing immediately before proceeding on leave, along with Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA).
For employees undertaking study leave within India, leave salary will also be equal to the pay last drawn before proceeding on leave, in addition to DA and HRA, as admissible under the provisions of Rule 60.
The notification further states that payment of full leave salary during study leave in India will be subject to the employee furnishing a certificate declaring that they are not receiving any scholarship, stipend, or remuneration from part-time employment.
In cases where a government servant receives any scholarship, stipend, or remuneration during the study leave period, the amount will be adjusted against the leave salary payable. However, the leave salary cannot be reduced below the amount admissible during half-pay leave.
The amendment has been issued by the Governor of Himachal Pradesh under the powers conferred by Article 309 of the Constitution of India, in consultation with the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission.
The notification has been circulated to all Administrative Secretaries, Deputy Commissioners, Heads of Departments, the High Court, the Public Service Commission, and other concerned authorities for information and necessary action.