STATE BANK OF INDIA Vs. SHWETA SAHU

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The case was called out twice. None appeared for the respondent, though the name of Mr Mohan Pandey has been shown in the cause-list Heard the learned Senior Counsel for the appellants. This appeal has been filed against the impugned judgment of the Madhya Pradesh High Court dated 19-4-2004 passed in LPA No. 54 of 2004. The short question involved in this case is whether the respondent was entitled to compassionate appointment.

(2.) Admittedly, the respondent was a legally adopted daughter of late Satish Sahu who was not married and died in harness on 17-3-2000. After his death, the respondent claimed compassionate appointment.

(3.) We have perused the Scheme of Compassionate Appointment. Clause 3(f), which is the relevant clause in this case, states as under: