(b)Leave. - Casual leave to the Sub-Inspector (in area other than N.E.S. and C.D. Blocks) is granted by the Sub-divisional Education Officer. The Sub-divisional Education Officer may also grant leave other than casual leave up to a maximum period of two months to a Sub-Inspector of Schools, if no temporary arrangements is involved. Applications for leave for more than two months will be forwarded by the Sub-divisional Education Officer concerned to the District Education Officer. Leave and Training reserve personnel should be deputed to act in leave vacancies.