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This appeal from JKBADC comes after Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh recently informed the Rajya Sabha that Central Government employees are entitled to use 30 days of earned leave annually for personal needs, including elder care, under the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972. Dr. Shazad Ahmed Malik, Chairman of JKBADC and former Vice Chancellor, stated that such a provision is especially important for employees serving in remote border and tribal belts of Jammu and Kashmir, where ageing parents often rely entirely on their children for daily care and emotional support.
He said, “If Central Government employees are allowed to take leave to care for their elderly parents, then employees of the Jammu and Kashmir Government should also get the same opportunity. It is a simple but meaningful step that can ease the lives of many working families.” Dr. Shazad urged J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo (IAS) to issue clear, employee-friendly instructions to J& K General Administration Department so that this leave benefit can be availed without unnecessary delays or confusion.
The organisation also offered its support and Policy Advice including legal assistance to the government in drafting people-centric service rules that address the genuine needs of J & K government employees, especially those working in difficult areas near border and hilly area, who manage both professional duties and family responsibilities with limited resources.
