(1.) The order of rejection dated 21.4.2012 and the subsequent rejection order dated 16.2.2016 in relation to the claim of the writ petitioner for compassionate appointment, are under challenge in the present writ petition.
(2.) The father of the writ petitioner, late Shri Krishnamoorthy, was employed as Senior Helper in the fourth respondent-Office and died on 4.6.1992, while he was in service. On account of the sudden demise of the father of the writ petitioner, the family of the writ petitioner was in penurious circumstances.
(3.) The learned counsel for the writ petitioner states that the first application was submitted by the mother of the writ petitioner on 25.2.1995 within the period of three years as per the terms and conditions stipulated in the Scheme of compassionate appointment. However, the said application was not considered on the ground that the mother of the writ petitioner was not qualified for appointment.