From the inbox

Brilliant humour on taking leave. Certainly had me in stitches! Courtesy of Vicvanvinkle.

Infosys, Bangalore
An employee applied for leave as follows:
"Since I have to go to my village to sell my land along with my wife, please sanction me one-week leave."

This is from Oracle Bangalore
From an employee who was performing the 'mundan' ceremony of his 10 year-old son:
"as I want to shave my son's head, please leave me for two days ..."

Another gem from CDAC.
Leave letter from an employee who was performing his daughter's wedding:
"as I am marrying my daughter, please grant a week's leave ..."

From H.A.L. Administration Dept
"As my mother-in-law has expired and I am only one responsible for it, please grant me 10 days leave."

Another employee applied for half day leave as follows:
"Since I've to go to the cremation ground at 10 o'clock and I may not return, please grant me half day casual leave."

An incident of a leave letter
"I am suffering from World Cup fever, please declare one-day holiday."

A leave letter to the headmaster
"As I am studying in this school I am suffering from headache, I request you to leave me today."

Another leave letter written to the headmaster:
"As my headache is paining, please grant me leave for the day."

Covering note:
"I am enclosed herewith ..."

Another one:
"Dear Sir: with reference to the above, please refer to my below ..."

Actual letter written for application of leave:
"My wife is suffering from sickness and as I am her only husband at home I may be granted leave."

Letter writing
"I am well here and hope you are also in the same well."

A candidate's job application
"This has reference to your advertisement calling for a 'Typist and an Accountant - Male or Female' ... As I am both (!!) for the past several years and I can handle both with good experience, I am applying for the post."