I am a new joined. My son was just 2 months when I joined. Am I eligible for maternity leave? And can child care leave be availed in probation period ? Please provide rule documented somewhere

[Swati]

I am a new joineee in directorate of education .y son was just 2 months when I had to join. Am I eligible for maternity leave? Can I avail child care leave in probation period. Plz post the documented rule.

[ADMIN, DSTF]

No you are not eligible

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Pl ref CAT , principle Bench, OA number 3460/2012 , in case of Mrs Najma Raza versus DOE, New Delhi, regarding applicability of CCL/ Maternity leave.
Following are the excerpts of the above mentioned order.
It says CCL may be granted during probation period in exceptional circumstances, means if sanctioning authority is convinced of your case.

CCL may not be granted in more than 3 spells in a calendar year.
CCL may not be granted for less than 15 days.
CCL should not ordinarily be granted during the probation period except in case of
certain extreme situations where the leave sanctioning authority is fully
satisfied about the need of Child Care Leave to the probationer. It may also be
ensured that the period for which this leave is sanctioned during probation is
minimal.