30th June retirees case - Supreme Court passed comments- noncompliance costs as well as interest may be imposed.

Summary of Office Memorandum on Leave Without Allowance (LWA)

• Subject: Provision of LWA beyond 180 days for recognized GDS Union office bearers.
• Key Points:
• LWA extension beyond 180 days delegated to Chief Postmaster General.
• Maximum of two union functionaries can be granted LWA at a time.
• LWA must be in minimum of one-month.
• No contribution from Dept side for SDBS
• Absence on LWA does not count towards GDS benefits.
• Denial of leave requires written justification.

·        The minimum period for which Leave Without Allowance (LWA) may be granted is one month, commencing on the first day of a calendar month.

·        Leave Without Allowance (LWA) can be granted for a maximum duration of 180 days, after which any further extension must be considered by the Chief Postmaster General.

·        In the event of a transfer, the LWA record of the Union functionary must be promptly transferred to the new Division or Circle.