1. General Principle

• Leave rules are applied uniformly to all employees (teaching and non-teaching) to ensure fairness and discipline.
• Leave must be taken with proper approval from the competent authority.

2. Prior Permission

• Employees must apply for leave in advance.
• In case of emergency, information must be given as soon as possible.

3. Types of Leave

Common types of leave include:

• Casual Leave (CL) – for short-term personal needs
• Sick Leave (SL) – for health-related issues (medical proof may be required)
• Earned Leave (EL) – for long-term leave with prior approval
• Maternity/Paternity Leave – as per government norms

4. Leave Application Procedure

• Submit leave application in prescribed format (online/offline).
• Clearly mention:
• reason
• duration
• contact details

5. Sanctioning Authority

• Leave must be approved by:
• Head of Department (if applicable)
• Principal / authorized authority

6. Leave During Academic Session

• Teaching staff should avoid leave during:
• examinations
• important academic activities
• Alternative arrangements must be made for classes.

7. Unauthorized Absence

• Absence without approval is considered misconduct.
• May lead to disciplinary action or salary deduction.

8. Leave Record

• Proper records of leave must be maintained by the institution.
• Employees should keep track of their leave balance.

9. Combination of Leave

• Different types of leave may be combined only with approval.

10. Leave Without Pay (LWP)

• If leave balance is exhausted, leave may be granted without pay.

11. Return from Leave

• Employees must resume duty on time.
• Overstaying leave without approval may lead to action.