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Paternity Leave(PL)
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Granted to male Railway employees (including Apprentices) with less than 2 surviving children.
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Granted for 15 days.
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During the period of confinement of wife of a Railway employee . Can be availed in the period between 15 days prior and 6 months after the date delivery of the child.
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Can availed only in one spell.
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If not availed it will be lapsed.
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It is not to be debited against leave account.
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Maybe combined with any other type of leave as in Maternity Leave.
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Leave salary equal to pay drawn just before proceeding on leave.
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Paternity Leave may not normally be refused.
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May be granted to Casual Labour who has temporary status for 15 days.
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With effect from 22.07.2009 it can be sanctioned in case of valid adoption of a child below one year for 15 days. It can be availed within 6 months from the date of adoption.