Work Related Illness and Injury Leave (WRIIL) is a special leave provision under CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 to protect government employees who suffer illness or injury due to or aggravated by official duties. It ensures financial security and medical support during recovery.
1. Eligibility
- Applicable to all government servants (permanent or temporary).
- Leave is granted only when illness or injury is attributable to or aggravated in the performance of official duties or due to official position.
- Governed by sub-rule (1) of Rule 19 of CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972.
2. Salary During WRIIL
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Employee Category
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Hospitalization Period
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Post-Hospitalization Period
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Notes
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All Employees
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Full pay and allowances for entire hospitalization
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6 months full pay + 12 months Half Pay
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Half Pay can be commuted to full pay, with equivalent debit from leave account
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Officers of CAPFs
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Full pay and allowances for entire hospitalization
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6 months full pay + 24 months full pay
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Commutation not mentioned
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CAPFs Personnel below Officer Rank
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Full pay and allowances for entire hospitalization
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No limit
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Continuous full pay
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WRIIL ensures that employees are not financially penalized due to work-related injuries or illness.
3. Interaction with Other Laws
- For employees covered under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, the leave salary under WRIIL is reduced by the amount of compensation paid under the Act.
4. Leave Account Treatment
- No Earned Leave (EL) or Half Pay Leave (HPL) is credited during the period the employee is on WRIIL.
- The leave period is special and separate from normal leave entitlements.
5. Illustrations / Examples
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Example
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Employee
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Hospitalization
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Post-Hospitalization Pay
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Leave Account
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1
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Ms. A, permanent employee
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20 days
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6 months full pay + 12 months HPL
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HPL debited if commuted
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2
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Mr. B, CAPFs officer
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15 days
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6 months full pay + 24 months full pay
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HPL/EL not credited
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3
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Mr. C, CAPFs personnel below officer rank
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10 days
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Continuous full pay
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No limit
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6. Key Points to Remember
- WRIIL is only for work-related injuries or illnesses.
- Full pay during hospitalization is guaranteed.
- Post-hospitalization pay varies by employee category.
- Half Pay Leave can be commuted for full pay where applicable.
- No EL/HPL credited during WRIIL.
- Salary may be adjusted if compensation under Workmen’s Compensation Act is received.
7. Legal References
- DOPT Notification No. 11020/01/2017-Estt. (L), dated 11.12.2018
