If you work in the private sector (e.g., IT, corporate, or industrial sectors) in Maharashtra, the 2007 GR mentioned above does not apply to you.
Instead, you must refer to the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2017:
Paternity leave rules in Maharashtra vary significantly depending on whether you are a state government employee or work in the private sector 1. For Maharashtra State Government Employees Maharashtra Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1981
and subsequent amendments, male employees are entitled to specific paternity and childcare benefits:
Maharashtra Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1981 - वित्त विभाग
For male government employees in Maharashtra paternity leave is officially governed by the Maharashtra Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1981 , which have been updated via subsequent Government Resolutions (GRs) Key Entitlements & Rules Male employees with less than two surviving children are entitled to: of paid paternity leave. : This can be taken either 15 days before up to 6 months after the date of the child's delivery. : Employees receive their full regular salary during this period. Combination : It can be combined with other types of leave and is not deducted from the regular leave account (like EL or CL). gr for paternity leave in maharashtra link
: If not utilized within the 6-month window, the leave is treated as lapsed. Special Child Rearing Leave (Extraordinary Cases)
A significant update (GR dated December 15, 2018) introduced a more extended leave for specific circumstances: 3. THE ALL INDIA SERVICES (LEAVE) RULES, 1955 - DoPT
For Private Sector:
Useful links to check (subject to change):
✅ Save the official GR link: https://maharashtra.gov.in/Site/Upload/GR/General_Administration_Department_20190228132132.pdf
✅ Confirm this is your 1st or 2nd living child.
✅ Apply within 6 months of delivery.
✅ Attach birth certificate after joining back.
✅ If rejected, appeal to the Department’s Appellate Authority (General Admin Dept., Mantralaya, Mumbai). If you work in the private sector (e
You are eligible for this GR if:
A: No. Paternity leave is cessation of duty. Work from home is not allowed while on paternity leave per the GR.
In Maharashtra, paternity leave is primarily a structured benefit for State Government employees, governed by the Maharashtra Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1981. While there is no universal law mandating paternity leave for the private sector in India, many companies voluntarily offer it as part of their internal HR policies. Maharashtra Government Resolution (GR) for Paternity Leave
State government employees in Maharashtra are entitled to 15 days of paid paternity leave. This benefit is designed to support new fathers during the birth or adoption of a child.
Eligibility: Male government servants with fewer than two surviving children. Duration: 15 days of full-pay leave. For Private Sector:
Timing: The leave can be taken during the wife's confinement—specifically, up to 15 days before the expected delivery date or within 6 months after the child's birth.
Adoption: Similar 15-day provisions apply for the valid adoption of a child below one year of age.
Key Feature: This leave is not debited against the employee's regular leave account (like earned or casual leave). Special Child Care Leave (2018 GR)
In 2018, the Maharashtra government issued a significant Government Resolution (GR) regarding Special Child Care Leave for male employees: 3. THE ALL INDIA SERVICES (LEAVE) RULES, 1955 - DoPT
The most relevant government resolution regarding paternity leave for Maharashtra government employees is:
