പിതൃത്വ അവധി (Paternity Leave) – KSR P1 Rule 102B വിശദാംശങ്ങള്‍

⭐ പിതൃത്വ അവധി (Paternity Leave) – KSR P1 Rule 102B വിശദാംശങ്ങള്‍ ⭐

✅ GO(P) No. 85/2011/Fin (26‑02‑2011): 10 ദിവസം പിതൃത്വ അവധി; രണ്ട് കുട്ടികളുടെ ജനനത്തിനായി (ഒരാള്‍ക്ക് രണ്ട് തവണ).

✅ GO(P) No. 342/2011/Fin (11‑08‑2011): Leave авах two options:

• 📅 Deliveryക്ക് 10 ദിവസം മുൻപ്–Doctor ന്‍റെ Expected Delivery Certificate_attach ചെയ്യണം.
• 📅 Deliveryക്ക് ശേഷമുള്ള 3 മാസത്തിനുള്ളിൽ–Date of Delivery Certificate_attach.

✅ GO(P) No. 27/2013/Fin: Paternity leave is treated as duty, including probation and promotion periods.

✅ GO(P) No. 2/2014/P&ARD (08‑01‑2014):

• Leave salary per KSR Rule 92 (earned leave salary & allowances).
• Not debited to leave account; but entry required in Service Book & Special Leave Register.
• Cannot earn additional leave during this period (no EL accumulation).
• Allowed to prefix/suffix other leaves except LWA under Appendix 12A/B/C.
• Must be taken in one continuous 10-day block; no split leave.

✅ PSU Guidelines:

• GO(P) No. 272/2013/Fin (05‑06‑2013): KSR-bound PSU employees eligible.
• GO(P) No. 78/2020/Fin (10‑08‑2020): Non-KSR PSU employees also included.

📄 Application Process: Apply via Leave Form 13 or SPARK system. Attach required supporting certificates.

ℹ️ Extra Info from Internet: As per Kerala Service Rule IX (Rule 102B) and KeralaService.org, paternity leave: “10 days before or up to 3 months after delivery, maximum two times during service” [oai_citation_attribution:0‡cherpulasserymunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in](https://cherpulasserymunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in/sites/cherpulasserymunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in/files/2024-05/ksr1.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com) [oai_citation_attribution:1‡keralaservice.org](https://keralaservice.org/software/13-ksr/leave/4-paternity-leave?utm_source=chatgpt.com) [oai_citation_attribution:2‡labourlawkerala.wordpress.com](https://labourlawkerala.wordpress.com/2011/08/19/paternity-leave-for-govt-employees/?utm_source=chatgpt.com).

🔒 Summary Table:

Aspect	Details
Duration	10 days per childbirth, max twice
Timing	Up to 10 days before or within 3 months after delivery
Salary	Leave salary paid as per Rule 92
Leave Account	Not debited; record maintained separately
Combining Leaves	Allowed, except LWA Appendix leaves
Break in Leave	Must be continuous; no split allowed

👨‍👩‍👧 Contract Staff – Are They Eligible?

🛑 Not Automatically Eligible: Kerala Service Rules (KSR) do not cover contract-based staff. Paternity leave is not a statutory right for them under Rule 102B.

✅ However: Depending on the department or project (e.g., MGNREGS, Asha workers, NRHM, Kudumbashree, or state-funded missions), contract employees may be allowed special leave through an administrative order.

📌 Example: MGNREGS and NRHM projects have granted 5–10 days paternity leave on request, based on internal HR circulars.

⚠️ Tip: Contract employees should check with the department head or drawing officer to confirm if such provisions are allowed under their appointment terms or project norms.

📝 Documents Required: Similar to regular employees – Delivery Certificate, Leave Request, and Service Record Copy (if maintained).

🔍 Source References:

• keralaservice.org
• labourlawkerala.wordpress.com
• MGNREGS Circulars & Kudumbashree HR Guidelines (Internal)