Islamabad Police Personnel to Get Weekly Holidays Under New Leave Policy
The Islamabad Inspector General of Police has approved a new leave policy for police officers and personnel, setting rules for casual, marriage, Hajj, Umrah and examination leave. The policy distributes leave approval powers among officers at different levels and takes immediate effect.
ISLAMABAD: The Inspector General of Islamabad Police has approved a new leave policy for police officers and personnel, introducing revised rules and distributing leave approval powers across different ranks. The policy will take immediate effect across all police departments.
Casual Leave Approval Powers
Under the new policy, Station House Officers (SHOs) can approve up to three days of casual leave for constables and head constables, while Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) can approve up to five days.
Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) can approve three days of casual leave for personnel from constable to inspector rank. Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) and Directors General (DGs) will have authority to approve all types of leave for personnel from constable to inspector rank, while the Inspector General can approve leave for DSPs and Superintendents of Police (SPs).
Leave for Marriage, Hajj and Umrah
Under the policy, male police personnel will be eligible for 10 days of leave for marriage, while female personnel will be eligible for one month.
The policy allows 45 days of leave for Hajj and 21 days for Umrah and religious pilgrimages.
Examination and Weekly Leave
Police personnel will be eligible for 20 days of leave for CSS and PCS examinations and 15 days for interviews.
The policy also provides for one weekly day off for all police officers and personnel.
Limits on Casual and Ex-Pakistan Leave
According to the policy, no more than 10% of personnel may be on casual leave at a time. Ex-Pakistan leave will be limited to 3% of personnel.
Personnel posted in remote districts will be eligible for seven days of leave after 45 days of service and 14 days after 90 days.
Rules Governing Leave Approval
The policy states that leave cannot be claimed as a matter of right under police rules. The department may reject leave applications or cancel previously approved leave when required by official duties.
