THE STATE PUBLIC SERVICE GENERAL ORDERS, 1996

Chapter:Chapter 3
Chapter Heading:LEAVE
Part No.:Part 2
Part Heading:LEAVE IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE
GO No.:134
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Maternity leave eligibility
134.-(1) A woman officer is entitled to maternity leave in addition to sick leave for her confinement and recovery from confinement.

(2) The maternity leave under paragraph (1) may be granted for forty-two days from the date of giving birth.

(3) Any leave exceeding forty-two days shall be deemed as sick leave under General Order 127.