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Delhi govt orders senior officers to get CM's nod before taking leave
✍️ India Today
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 07:37 PM
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The Delhi administration has issued a circular directing all senior officials to obtain the Chief Minister’s approval prior to applying for leave.
The Delhi government has issued a formal circular instructing senior bureaucrats and department heads to seek the Chief Minister’s permission before filing any leave request. The directive, circulated among top officers, makes the CM’s approval a prerequisite for all types of leave, including casual and earned leave.
According to the order, officials must submit a written request to the CM’s office and receive explicit consent before finalising any absence. The move is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted governance and preventing any potential lapse in critical administrative functions.
While the circular does not name any individual officer, it reflects the administration’s emphasis on tighter oversight of personnel movements. Sources within the government say the measure is intended to maintain continuity in service delivery, especially during periods of heightened workload.
According to the order, officials must submit a written request to the CM’s office and receive explicit consent before finalising any absence. The move is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted governance and preventing any potential lapse in critical administrative functions.
While the circular does not name any individual officer, it reflects the administration’s emphasis on tighter oversight of personnel movements. Sources within the government say the measure is intended to maintain continuity in service delivery, especially during periods of heightened workload.