Increment on 1st January: DOPT Rules for Employees on Leave (CL, EL, CCL)

If my increment is due on January 1st, but I am on leave that day, will it be affected?

It depends on the type of leave, as per DOPT Order No. 16/13/88-Estt (Pay) dated 16.02.1989

Key Rule (DOPT Order: 16.02.1989): An increment due on January 1st is impacted by certain leaves taken on that day.

✅ Increment Granted from January 1st:

• If the employee is on Casual Leave (CL).

⏸️ Increment Deferred until Joining Date:

• If the employee is on: Earned Leave (EL), Commuted Leave, Half Pay Leave (HPL), Leave Not Due (LND), Maternity Leave, Child Care Leave (CCL), or Extra Ordinary Leave (EXOL).

Example: On leave from Dec 28 to Jan 6 → Increment effective from Jan 7.

Note: The official date for the next increment remains the same.

Source Reference: The policy is detailed in DOPT Order No. 16/13/88-Estt (Pay) dated 16.02.1989. For a comprehensive explanation, you can read more at https://www.potoolsblog.in/2024/12/grant-of-benefit-of-increment-falling.html.