FAQ ON LEAVE FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES No. 21011/08 / 2013-Estt(AL) Government of India/Bharat Sarkar Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training Establishment (Leave) Section General entitlement of leave Sl. No. Frequently Asked Question Answer 1. What is the maximum period – of leave of any kind which can be allowed to a Government servant? What is the impact if such limit is exceeded? No. Government servant shall be granted leave of any kind for a continuous period of 5 years {Rule 12(1))Normally, absence from duty, with or without leave, for a continuous period exceeding 5 years other than on foreign service, implies that such Government servant has deemed to have resigned from Government service. {Rule 12(2)) 2. What are the leaveentitlements of Govt. servants serving in a vacation Department? The rule 28 of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 which came into effect from 1.9.2008 regulates the grant of Earned Leave for perso...