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Govt staff to get special leave for chemotherapy

A Government Order (GO) granting special causal leave to government staff undergoing chemotherapy for cancer was issued on Monday.

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According to the government order, “Ten days of special casual leave will be granted to government employees undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment for cancer, every time, starting from the day prior to the date of treatment over and above the other eligible leave for him. The employee concerned should produce certificate from the medical officer of the institute where the treatment is rendered.”

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