Letter Requesting Leave - Template, Sample Form Online Pro · IN-law

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The Letter Requesting Leave is organised into sections covering PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL, From, To, Re: Application for Leave of Absence, Company, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL

From:

________
Employee ID: ________
Designation: ________
Department: ________
Residential Address: ________

Date: ________
Place: ________

To:

________
________
________
(CIN: ________)
________

Re: Application for Leave of Absence

Dear Sir/Madam,

§1. I am writing further to our discussions held on ________ in connection with my request for sanction of leave of absence from my duties as ________ with ________ (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”).

§2. As discussed, I propose to avail leave commencing from ________ and ending on ________, being a total of ________ (________) working days. I intend to resume my duties on ________.

§3. The category of leave applied for is ________, in accordance with the leave policy of the Company and the applicable provisions of the law, including, where relevant, the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, the applicable Shops and Establishments legislation of ________, and/or the Factories Act, 1948.

________

§5. In support of the above, I enclose herewith the following documents for your records: ________.

§6. I confirm that all work presently assigned to me shall be completed, or be brought to an appropriate stage, prior to the commencement of my leave. During my absence, ________ (Designation: ________) has kindly consented to attend to all matters currently entrusted to me.

§7. I shall ensure a smooth and orderly handover of all my pending work, files, records and responsibilities prior to the commencement of my leave. Should any urgent requirement arise during my absence, I may be contacted on my mobile telephone at ________ or by electronic mail at ________. I undertake to resume my duties on the aforesaid date and to complete all outstanding tasks promptly upon my return.

§9. I would be grateful if you would kindly record your approval in the space provided below. Please feel free to contact me to discuss any matters in relation to this application.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,


________
(Signature of Employee)


FOR OFFICE USE / SANCTION

The leave applied for is hereby ________ (approved/declined) for the period from ________ to ________.

Remarks: ________

Name of Approving Authority: ________
Designation: ________
Signature: ________
Date: ________

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