Apni Law Staff asked 9 months ago
As a teacher in a central government school, I was transferred from Delhi to Gurgaon in February 2013. At the time, I had a seven-month-old baby and was on Child Care Leave (CCL) approved by my previous school. However, the principal at the Gurgaon school refused to honor my CCL and insisted I join duty immediately. My child was still breastfeeding and unwell, so I requested CCL again in March 2013, but my request was denied. Feeling helpless, I continued to plead for CCL as my child’s health was deteriorating, but again I was refused. I then applied for Half Pay Leave (HPL), but…
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Apni Law Staff answered 9 months ago
Under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, you are entitled to CCL for a total of 12 months during the child’s first year. The Gurgaon school’s refusal to honor your approved CCL and subsequent denials of your requests violate your legal rights. Your continued requests for leave, coupled with your child’s health concerns, should have been considered by the school principal.
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