Section 8(1)(iii) in The National Green Tribunal (Manner of Appointment of Judicial and Expert Members, Salaries, Allowances and other Terms and Conditions of Service of Chairperson and other Members and Procedure for Inquiry) Rules, 2010
(iii)leave on half pay can be commuted to full pay leave at the discretion of the Chairperson or Judicial Member or Expert Member, as the case may be, provided it is taken on medical grounds and is supported by a medical certificate from the competent medical authority;