11. Applications for Leave of Absence.

Applications for leave of absence shall in all cases be made, in writing, by or through the permanent head to the Minister of the department, and shall be accompanied by a statement showing the total length of absence of the officer from duty, from all causes, during the previous part of the same year. The permanent head shall also, in all cases of application for leave of absence by any officer under him, make a special report (1) as to the general conduct of the officer during the previous portion of the year, and (2) as to the regularity or irregularity of attendance by the officer for the same period during the hours of business prescribed by the first regulation.