Indian Overseas Bank issues Letter – No Staff can be Granted Leave without approval from RO

Again, a letter/email from a public sector bank is going viral on social media. This time it’s Indian Overseas Bank (IOB). The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Regional Office in Pune has issued strict instructions to all branches regarding leave discipline.

The email/letter stated – Many branch heads have been taking leave or leaving station without the required permission from the Competent Authority. It has also been noticed that some branch heads are allowing their staff members to be absent from duty without prior approval from the Regional Office.

The Bank has ordered all staff to take approval from Regional Office before applying for leave. The letter stated that:

1. No staff member can be granted leave without prior approval from the Regional Office.
2. If any staff member goes on leave without sanction, the Regional Office must be informed immediately and a service recall notice will be sent to the concerned staff.
3. If any Branch Head permits leave to staff without Regional Office approval, the Branch Manager will have to give an explanation for this violation.

The circular has been issued by Mr. Srikanth V, Assistant General Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Regional Office, Pune.

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