This is a collection of leave letters and applications written by people in various places of India...
Infosys, Bangalore - An employee applied for leave as follows: Since I have to go to my village to sell my land along with my wife, please sanction me one-week leave.
This is from Oracle Bangalore from an employee who was performing the "mundan" ceremony of his 10 year old son: "As I want to shave my son's head, please leave me for two days."
Another gem from CDAC. Leave-letter from an employee who was performing his daughter's wedding: "As I am marrying my daughter, please grant a week's leave."
From H.A.L. Administration dept: "As my mother-in-law has expired and I am only one responsible for it, please grant me 10 days leave."
Another employee applied for half day leave as follows:
"Since I've to go to the cremation ground at 10 0’clock and I may not return, please grant me half day casual leave."
An incident of a leave letter: "I am suffering from fever, please declare one day holiday."
A leave letter to the headmaster: "As I am studying in this school I am suffering from headache. I request you to leave me today."
Another leave letter written to the headmaster: "As my headache is paining, please grant me leave for the day."
Covering note:
"I am enclosed herewith..."
Another one:
"Dear Sir: with reference to the above, please refer to my below..."
Actual letter written for application of leave:
"My wife is suffering from sickness and as I am her only husband at home I may be granted leave".
Letter writing: -
"I am in well here and hope you are also in the same well."
A candidate's job application:
"This has reference to your advertisement calling for a 'Typist and an Accountant - Male or Female'... As I am both (!! ) for the past several years and I can handle both with good experience, I am applying for the post."