How Do I Officially Resign After a Year of Unpaid Leave Due to Personal Issues?

I was working with a government organization since 2000. Due to some emergency (domestic problems), I had to move to my native place around 1 year back. During this time, I did not communicate with my organization, and I was on Leave Without Pay (LLP). I was hoping to rejoin after the domestic problem had resolved, but the situation is getting worse, and I am not able to continue my job.

Due to the above, I want to resign officially, but I am not aware of the rules regarding the notice period or any other alternatives. Kindly advise me on what steps I should now follow and what I should include in my resignation letter.

Your question is incomplete. It doesn't reflect which government organization you are working for. You have not mentioned whether your employment is permanent in nature or if you are a contractual employee. Assuming you are in a State Government job, I feel that your services are governed by the Bombay Civil Service Rules (B.C.S.R.). If you are on a contractual basis, please refer to your letter of appointment.

A. Prakash

What was your designation in the company?

Is your organization Central or State Government-run?

In the last year, did you receive any communication from your office?

Anyway, as an employee, one should not just absent yourself without prior notification or permission. Having committed a serious breach of rules, you now need to refer to your organization's rules and take a complete exit in an honorable manner. Whatever your compulsion, your act is not in order.