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Proceeding on leave without prior approval of the Competent Authority-reg

Applicable to: All officers and staff of the DGS
Effective Date: 03.10.2019
Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Leave Without Prior Approval — CCS (Leave Rules) 1972

It has been observed that some officers/staff habitually proceed on leave without prior sanction of the competent authority, violating CCS (Leave Rules) 1972.

  • Action: Obtain prior approval of the competent authority before proceeding on leave. In case of emergencies, inform controlling officers/authority and seek post facto approval.
II/4  Unauthorised absence may warrant prompt and stringent action as per rules.
Important Note

Unauthorised absence is unauthorised and may result in disciplinary action. All officers/staff are advised to follow the provisions of relevant rules strictly.

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