Paternity Leave for Child Adoption – Definition
Paternity Leave for Child Adoption – Definition of Child for the purpose of of Grant of Child Adoption Leave
| Sl. No. | Frequently asked Question | Answer |
| 1. | How is a child defined for the purpose of grant of Paternity Leave for Child Adoption/Child Adoption Leave | As per notes below rules 43AA and 43B Child” for the purpose will include a child taken as ward by the Government servant, under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 or the personal law applicable to that Government servant, provided such a ward lives with the Government servant and is related as a member of the family and provided such Government servant has, through a special will, conferred upon that ward the same status as that of a natural born child’. |
Download DOPT Office Memorandum No. 21011/08 / 2013-Estt(AL) dated 25.03.2013

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