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. The application for leave is supported by a certificate from a registered medical practitioner. (SR 1 under FR 101)
# Abortion as defined under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 1971 is a case of abortion for granting the leave not exceeding 6 weeks when supported by a Medical Certificate.
(G.O.Ms No.762, Fin.&Plg. Dept., Dt.11.08.76)
# 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).
