People can actually write such applications!!!

This is an actual collection of leave letters and applications written by
people from India

1. A candidate's 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 andle both, I am applying
for the post.

2. 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.

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

4. A friend of mine had written 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"

5. A family friend of ours told an incident of his friend's
letter "I am suffering from fever, please declare holiday to the school"

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

7. A covering note "I am enclosed herewith..."

8. Another leave letter written to Administration dept: "As my
mother-in-law has expired and I am responsible for it, please
grant me 10 days leave."

9. 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".

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