Deputy Secretary for Local Government Litia Mawi who was demoted from the Permanent Secretary's position earlier this week has been sent on early leave following comments made in the media against the line minister on Tuesday.

Mawi told Fijivillage she was supposed to take her three months leave from next Monday however, she had been told to vacate the office this Wednesday.

She said she will resume office in October however, she is unaware which ministry she will work for.

According to Mawi she will hand over all belongings of the ministry to the Director of Local government later today.

Meanwhile, Mawi said she had not decided whether to take court action in relation to her demotion.