ABSENCE FROM DUTY 

ABSENCE FROM DUTY FOR FIVE YEARS .....EFFECT..........FUNDAMENTAL RULE 18 INDICATES THAT IF CIVIL SERVANT REMAINS ABSENT FROM DUTY FOR CONTINUOUS  PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS UNDER PRESIDENT ORDERS OTHERWISE,SHALL CEASE TO BE IN GOVT.EMPLOYMENT  RULE 18 DOES NOT REQUIRE HOLDING OF ANY INQUIRY OR GIVING ANY NOTICE . 1997 PLC.CS.279