Bhubaneswar: Special secretary of Finance department Sujata R. Karthikeyan went on leave for six months to look after her minor class X daughter.
She was granted leave for 180 days with effect from May 31 as per Rule 18-D of AlS (Leave) Rules, 1955, a notification issued by the General Administration (GA) department said.
“Sujata R. Karthikeyan, IAS, (RR-2000), special secretary to Government, Finance Department is granted child care Leave for a period of 6 months i.e. of 180 days w.e.f 31.05.2024 lo 26.ii.2024 to take care of her minor daughter appearing her 10th exam as per Rule 18-D of AlS (Leave) Rules, 1955”, the notification read.
The Child Care Leave will not be debited against the leave account.
The notification further stated that she will draw the paid leave salary equal to the pay drawn immediately before proceeding on leave.
