Hey Manish..
I'm from the same batch as you, and I had the same issues too. I guess u cant take a break from articleship,it has to be done at a stretch. I'm not sure about the time gap between quitting from one firm and joining from another. And no principal (at least in my town) would be willing for 11 months of leave, of course..(leaving dummy, of course)
1. Have u reached any solution for your queries?
2. If you come across any info regarding the max. period of gap for transfer, kindly pass on..