(1.) The order of rejection issued by the respondent dated 17.02.2014 in relation to the claim of the writ petitioner seeking compassionate appointment is under challenge in this writ petition.
(2.) The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the writ petitioner made a submission that the husband of the writ petitioner Sri.N.Rajendran, was employed as Sub-Inspector of Police and passed away on 26.01.2007, while he was in service. On account of the sudden demise of the husband of the writ petitioner, the family was in penurious situation and accordingly, the writ petitioner had submitted an application seeking compassionate appointment on 14.11.2009. The said application was submitted within a period of 3 years from the date of the death of the deceased employee.
(3.) However, the writ petitioner had changed her mind and thereafter, opted to claim appointment on compassionate ground to her eldest son, Mr.Vijayaraj, dated 14.07.2010. The authorities competent considered the applications and rejected the same, on the ground that the application submitted to provide appointment to the son of the deceased employee dated 14.07.2010 was after a lapse of the period three years and therefore, as per the scheme of compassionate appointment, the case of the writ petitioner cannot be considered.