(1.) The order of rejection issued by the second respondent by proceedings, dated 12.7.2010 in relation to the claim of the Writ Petitioner for compassionate appointment, is under challenge in this Writ Petition.
(2.) The father of the Writ Petitioner Late Shri.P.Andi was employed as anAssessor in the Office of the Assistant Electricity Engineer/City/East/Aruppukkottai and passed away on 17.6.2001, while he was in service.
(3.) The learned counsel for the Petitioner states that at the time of death of the deceased employee the Writ Petitioner was a minor, aged about 9 years and was studying in 5th standard. The application seeking appointment on compassionate grounds was submitted by the mother of the Writ Petitioner on 20.09.2001 and the same was rejected on the ground that the Writ Petitioner was a minor and on attaining the age of majority, he will be eligible to prefer an application for appointment on compassionate grounds.