Indian Express 07.10.2010
Will amend rules on maternity leave: BMC
Tags : Municipal Service, BMC Posted: Thu Oct 07 2010, 05:37 hrs
The BMC on Wednesday informed the Bombay High Court that it would soon finalise the amendment to the Municipal Service Rules, granting 180 days’ maternity leave to its employees, as directed by the state government. The employees are entitled to 90 days’ leave now.
A division bench of Justices Ranjana Desai and RV More was hearing a PIL filed by Nainesh Dolas, who had alleged that the BMC was not implementing the government resolution dated August 24, 2009. The BMC counsel submitted that the law committee and the standing committee had approved the amendment and it would be placed in the general body meeting on October 14. The bench said, “Why does it take such a long time for the corporation to amend rules? It should be expedited.” The hearing has been adjourned till October 20.
