The Maharashtra Civil Services (General Conditions of Services) Rules, 1981

This focused handbook on The Maharashtra Civil Services (General Conditions of Service) Rules, 1981 compiles the full rules text with accessible commentary, operational notes and ready-to-use templates. Each rule is explained in plain language with the policy intent, step-by-step administrative procedure and references to important circulars and judicial clarifications. Practical chapters address leave management (earned, casual, medical, study, maternity), pay fixation and increments, promotion and seniority procedures, probation and confirmation, resignation and retirement formalities, deputation and re-employment, and record-keeping in the service book. The book also provides guidance on transfers, lien, suspension and temporary appointments, with sample application forms, specimen orders and checklists to speed correct processing. Special sections cover interaction with disciplinary rules, timelines for appeals, and audit-proof documentation practices. Indexed and organized for quick reference, this manual is an indispensable tool for departmental establishment sections, treasury officers, administrative law practitioners and employees seeking clarity on their service rights and obligations. Updated annotations and practical examples make complex service rules immediately usable in everyday administration.