IREM Rule No.102: IREM Vol-I, Chapter-I, Section-C: Employment Of Tuberculosis, Pleurisy And Leprosy Patients In The Indian Railway Services

102.    Railway employee whose services are terminated either because of non-availability of leave (including extraordinary leave) to his credit or because he was declared unfit for all category, as there appears to be no reasonable prospect of the employee ever being fit to resume duty (i.e. under Rule 519 R-I (1985 edition) which should, however, be used with due care so as not to cause unnecessary hardship in tuberculosis cases) may on recovery and on his being satisfied by a tuberculosis and Chest Specialist of Govt. Tuberculosis/ Chest Institute or Medical college as non-infectious and healed and fit for employment even in permanent capacity, in suitable post provided such person is certified by the Railway Tuberculosis/ Chest Specialist as non-infectious and healed or by Medical Board as the case may be. Re-employment of such persons after full treatment in categories like Nurses, Cooks etc. is no bar. However, they should be checked periodically for their condition.