India
oi-Ashish Rana
The Uttar Pradesh government has now given a gift to government employees by relaxing Leave Travel Concession (LTC). The government has now reduced to take at least 15 days of earned leave, now they can encash up to 10 days of earned leave approved during LTC.
Uttar Pradesh relaxes Leave Travel Concession (LTC) rules, allowing employees to encash up to 10 days of earned leave, removing the prior 15-day minimum leave requirement. This change follows the recent approval of the state’s Wage Code Rules, 2026, which enhances minimum wage protection.
15-Day Earned Leave Rule Removed
The Finance Department has issued a government directive after the decision of committee headed by the Chief Secretary to consider Pay Committee recommendations.
Under the new rules, government employees will now no longer have to take a minimum 15 days earned leave to take benefit of LTC. The new rule now allow encashment of up to 10 days of earned leave during LTC to be approved.
New Wage Rules Approved
This decision came days after CM Yogi Adityanath government approved the Uttar Pradesh Wage Code Rules, 2026, on 4 August.
This new rule will provide minimum wage protection to eligible employees and that state at least 50 percent of total remuneration will now form part of wages. Now the minimum wages will be decided based on the factors such as skill, nature of work and area.
Why It Matters
LTC change gives government employees greater chance while planning their travel using earned leaves. Even the broader labour reforms are also aim to simplify compliance, strengthen wage protections and making labour inspection more transparent.
