According to sub-rule (1) of the rules 242, if the MP wants to take leave for a certain period, then he has to inform the speaker about it. Along with this, they also have to tell why they want leave. The rules provide that once leave is granted, it cannot be extended for the next 242 days.

Rules 242 information about all leave taken is given to a committee if members of Parliament are not present.

The rules also provide that if leave is taken If an MP attends the session during the period, his leave lapses.