Union Civil Service Board Rule 46

46. Service personnel are automatically removed from post commencing from the date immediately after the date of continuous absence from work for five years either on leave or without leave except that they perform duties on
deputation with the external service regulations. However, if the relevant ministry or organization proposes to the Board
to cancel such removal, the Board shall be able to do so if there are sufficient reasons for it. This provision is not
applicable to the service personnel who are absent from duty due to temporary demotion