I'm employed in a central govt. autonomous PSU. I have joined a three-year technical diploma course (part-time). I don't belong to the technical cadre though, I work for the administration. The course class timings coincides with the time of duty that obviously results in loss of classes and academic attendance (attendance is mandatory for the course). I had the department intimated before applying the course asking for an experience certificate, which was issued and the same enabled me for the admission. Can I avail permission with time-off for pursuing (higher) education provided that no dislocation of works occurs or efficiency/productivity is affected? I understand my authority is ready for the same if there is a legal provision. Is there any reference cited in any manual/rules & regulations/circular that can be quoted valid? Any help/information is appreciated. Thanks.