Half Pay Leave Rules for Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Government Employees

Half Pay Leave (HPL) is an important leave category for government employees, designed to provide financial support during medical or personal emergencies. Here’s an overview of the key provisions regarding HPL.

Authority and Eligibility

The framework governing Half Pay Leave is stipulated in the A.P. Leave Rules of 1933, specifically in Rules 13-15, 18, 23, and 23(a)(i). Both permanent and temporary employees are eligible for HPL, although there are specific stipulations for temporary workers.

Crediting of Half Pay Leave

1. Accumulation:
   • Employees earn 20 days of Half Pay Leave for each completed year of service.
   • There is no maximum limit for the accumulation of HPL.

Availment of Half Pay Leave

1. Usage:
   • There is no maximum limit on the number of days that can be availed.
   • HPL can be taken for personal affairs as well as for medical reasons.
   • It can also be combined with other types of leave, providing flexibility in managing time off.
2. Eligibility for Temporary Employees:
   • Temporary employees can avail HPL after completing two years of service for superior positions and one year for inferior positions.
   • Temporary government servants appointed under rule 10(a)(i) (Emergency appointments) are not eligible for HPL (Memo No.20584/302/FR.I/74-1, F&P(FR.I), Dt.12.09.1974).

Leave Salary

During the period of Half Pay Leave, employees are entitled to:

• Half of their basic pay,
• Proportionate Dearness Allowance (D.A.),
• Full House Rent Allowance (HRA) and City Compensatory Allowance (CCA) for up to six months. After this period, no compensatory allowances are provided.

Leave Encashment

1. Encashment Limits:
   • Encashment of Earned Leave and Half Pay Leave is capped at 300 days.
   • This provision applies to superannuation pensioners, cases of death, and invalid pensioners, with payment made according to a specific formula (G.O.Ms.No.154, Fin. (FR I) Dept., Dt.04.05.2010).
2. The formula for Calculation:
   • The encashment amount is calculated using the formula:
     (Half Pay + Proportionate D.A.)/30×Number of Days
3. Compensatory Allowances:
   • No compensatory allowances are admissible during encashment.

Special Provisions

1. Extended Leave for Specific Illnesses:
   • If a government servant is suffering from tuberculosis, cancer, mental illness, leprosy, heart disease, renal failure (kidney issues), or HIV/AIDS, they may avail HPL for up to six months at full pay.
2. Compensatory Allowances:
   • Compensatory allowances will be paid in full for up to eight months under these circumstances.
   • These provisions ensure that government employees have access to essential leave while safeguarding their financial stability during challenging times. By understanding the specifics of Half Pay Leave, employees can effectively utilize this benefit when needed.

FAQs

1. What is Half Pay Leave (HPL)?

Half Pay Leave is a type of leave that allows government employees to take time off from work while receiving half of their basic pay. It can be used for personal reasons or medical needs.

2. Who is eligible for Half Pay Leave?

Both permanent and temporary government employees are eligible for Half Pay Leave. However, temporary employees must complete a specific duration of service before they can avail it.

3. How is Half Pay Leave credited?

Employees earn 20 days of Half Pay Leave for each completed year of service. There is no maximum limit on the accumulation of HPL.

4. Can Half Pay Leave be combined with other leaves?

Yes, Half Pay Leave can be combined with other types of leave, providing flexibility for employees.

5. Is there a limit on how much Half Pay Leave I can take at once?

There is no maximum limit on the number of days of Half Pay Leave that can be taken at one time, as long as there is a balance in the leave account.

6. What is the leave salary during Half Pay Leave?

During Half Pay Leave, employees receive half of their basic pay, along with proportionate Dearness Allowance (D.A.). HRA and CCA will be paid in full for up to six months.

7. Are there any special provisions for specific illnesses?

Yes, employees suffering from tuberculosis, cancer, mental illness, leprosy, heart disease, renal failure, or HIV/AIDS can avail Half Pay Leave for up to six months at full pay.

8. What happens to Half Pay Leave upon encashment?

Encashment of Earned Leave and Half Pay Leave is limited to 300 days. Employees can encash their leave upon retirement, death, or invalid pension, with payment calculated based on a specified formula.

9. Can I use Half Pay Leave for personal reasons?

Yes, Half Pay Leave can be utilized for personal affairs as well as for medical reasons.

10. Who is the sanctioning authority for Half Pay Leave?

The sanctioning authority for Half Pay Leave is as delegated, typically at the departmental level.

11. Can temporary employees immediately avail Half Pay Leave?

No, temporary employees must complete two years of service for superior positions and one year for inferior positions before they can avail Half Pay Leave. Emergency appointees are not eligible.

12. What happens if I don’t use my Half Pay Leave?

There is no maximum limit for the accumulation of Half Pay Leave, so unused leave can continue to accumulate without any expiration, providing future opportunities for leave usage.