September 08, Colombo (LNW): The Ministry of Public Administration has introduced fresh guidelines for state employees returning from overseas leave, tightening regulations on compliance.
According to a recent circular, employees who fail to return to work on their scheduled date after the conclusion of their leave will be regarded as having vacated their position.
The guidelines emphasise that any extensions to overseas leave must be approved before the initial leave period expires.
If employees do not secure permission for an extension in advance, they are required to return to work as originally planned. Any failure to adhere to these rules may lead to significant professional consequences.
Moreover, the circular warns that heads of state institutions who do not enforce these new guidelines will also face disciplinary measures.
By clarifying the procedures for returning employees and setting stringent consequences for non-compliance, the Ministry aims to bring about more effective oversight of employee leave, thereby enhancing the accountability and functioning of public institutions.
