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An Officer who had 45 earned leave in his credit on 01/01/2023 applied for Leave without Allowance for 15 days. As the officer had sufficient number of leave with allowance in his credit, earned leave was sanctioned. Action of the Sanctioning Authority is:
Correct. Because nature of leave applied for by an officer can be altered, on administrative ground, at the option of the sanctioning authority.
Irregular. Because nature of leave applied for by an officer cannot be altered at the option of the sanctioning authority.
Correct, subject to ratification by Head of the Department.
None of the above.