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Delhi Government Directs Top Officers to Seek Prior Approval Before Taking Leave
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News18•08-10-2026, 16:45
Delhi Government Directs Top Officers to Seek Prior Approval Before Taking Leave
- •The Delhi government has strictly directed top officers to inform the Chief Minister and concerned ministers before taking any leave.
- •The directive was issued by Secretary Services Nandini Paliwal after it was observed that previous leave instructions were being ignored.
- •Additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries, and heads of departments must now submit prior intimation for all types of leave.
- •A copy of every leave application for senior officers must be endorsed to the Secretary to the Chief Minister.
- •Authorities have warned that non-compliance with these rules will be viewed seriously and could lead to disciplinary action.
Key Questions Answered
Delhi government officers, including additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries, and heads of departments, must seek prior approval from the chief minister and the ministers concerned before proceeding on any kind of leave.
A copy of every leave application for officers of the rank of head of department and above must be endorsed directly to the Secretary to the Chief Minister.
The Delhi government has warned that non-compliance with leave instructions will be viewed seriously and may lead to formal disciplinary action against the default.
