Is It Legal for My Leave Salary to Be Zero in India? Seeking Advice on Next Steps

priyanka-patel1
When I joined my office, I was informed that I was entitled to a total of 21 days of leave. I was given my appointment letter with Annexure - 1, which detailed my salary breakdown, and was asked to sign below it.

After approximately 2 years, I have been informed suddenly that I was never entitled to any leave. The Annexure - 1 specifies that my leave salary is zero, indicating that I am not entitled to any leave as per the document. When I questioned the HR about this, asking if everyone in the office is entitled to leave except me, she responded with a "Yes."

My appointment letter does not mention anything else regarding my leave entitlement apart from this Annexure - 1, where my leave salary is stated as zero in the salary breakdown. Is this legal and compliant with laws in India? What steps should I take next?
priyanka-patel1
They also told me that they are going to cut my 2 months' salary since I was never entitled to any leaves ever. What should I do?
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