Resigned Early? Confused About Gardening Leave and Notice Period Adjustments?

I submitted my resignation on 1st November, and on 2nd November, I was serving my last day at the company. I had requested in my resignation letter to be relieved as soon as possible. Our company has a policy of a 3-month notice period. On the last day of my employment, my employer informed me that all my PL has been adjusted against my notice period, and the balance days have been waived for the notice period.

Question Regarding Gardening Leave and Notice Period

My question is whether the company should either place me on gardening leave or waive my notice period and provide payment for my leave encashment. Right?

Kindly assist me in resolving this issue.

Regards, Mittal Shah
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There are the following terms as per your appointment letter. Please clarify:

Confirmation and Notice Period

"Provided your services come up to the standards required by the company, your appointment will be confirmed in writing. After confirmation, your appointment will be terminable at any time by three months' notice by either party or on payment of three months' salary in lieu of notice. The company reserves the right to: a) Sanction privilege leave during the notice period b) Adjust privilege leave balance towards the serving of the notice period. The decision of the company will be final in this regard."

Regards