LWA as qualifying engagement for granting of annual increment to GDS

DoP Issued certificates On - Counting Leave Without Allowance (other than on account of deputation/engagement in MTS/Postman Post) as qualifying engagement for granting annual increment to GDS-regarding.

17-31/2016-GDS(Clarifications)

No.17-31/2016-GDS (Clarifications) 

Government of India 

Ministry of Communications 

Department of Posts (GDS Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi-110 001

Dated: 06.03.2023

To

The Chief Postmaster General

Andhra Pradesh Circle,

Vijayawada-520 013.

Subject: Counting Leave Without Allowance (other than on account of deputation/engagement in MTS/Postman Post) as qualifying engagement for granting annual increment to GDS-regarding.

Sir/Madam,

Please refer to your office letter No. EST/5-4/Unions/2021-22 dated 13.01.2023 on the above noted subject.

2. In this context, as per instructions contained in OM No. 40-58/78-Pen, dated the 25th April, 1981, only unauthorized absence/leave without the approval of the engaging authority constitutes break in engagement of a GDS, unless regularized by the competent authority. The LWA is an authorized kind of leave.

Copy to: -

All Chief Postmasters General.

Yours sincerely,

Signed by Ravi Pahwa Date: 06-03-2023 15:41:26

Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)