Paternity leave for Maharashtra state government employees allows male employees to take time off to support their partner and bond with their newborn child without sacrificing their salary.
Boss says “Only women get maternity leave – no leave for men.” Solution: Politely explain that the Maharashtra GR was passed in 2019 after the 2017 Supreme Court judgment on paternity leave (though the SC case was for central govt). Show the GR’s preamble: “Gender equality and child welfare.”
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Attach the medical certificate showing the expected date of delivery (EDD) or the official birth certificate if the child has already been born. gr for paternity leave in maharashtra link
The leave must be taken within a specific timeframe surrounding the birth of the child (usually within 15 days before to 6 months after the birth). Salary: It is paid leave, often called "leave salary". Key Maharashtra Government GR Guidelines
Note: Temporary, contractual, or daily-wage workers are generally not covered under this specific state GR unless explicitly mentioned in their employment contracts or separate department-level notifications.
Based on the , the eligibility and duration are as follows: Attach the medical certificate showing the expected date
The 15-day paternity leave comes with specific conditions:
For an exact link, I recommend checking the official government websites or searching on a search engine like Google with the above keywords.
However, this GR has become a for private companies in Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur, and Nashik. Many MNCs, IT firms (e.g., in Hinjewadi IT Park), and large manufacturing units have voluntarily copied the 15-day paid leave rule. Some progressive companies (e.g., Tata Motors, Infosys, Godrej) offer 30–90 days. short emergency leaves may be approved
: Staff currently on probation are generally excluded from long-term childcare extensions. However, short emergency leaves may be approved, which proportionally extends their probation timeline. How to Find and Download the GR PDF Link
To search, view, or download the official text of a specific government resolution:
The is an official order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) of the Government of Maharashtra. It grants 15 days of paid paternity leave to male state government employees whose wives are expecting a child—whether for the first or second delivery.