(1.) The order of rejection dated 01.12.2017 issued by the respondent in relation to the claim of the writ petitioner for compassionate appointment is under challenge in the present writ petition.
(2.) The father of the writ petitioner was employed as Junior Assistant in the Central Prison at Thorappadi, Vellore and died on 18.11.1992, while he was in service. At the time of the death of the father of the writ petitioner, the writ petitioner was a minor. The father was the only bread winner of the family and on account of the sudden demise, the family was in penurious circumstances.
(3.) The learned counsel for the petitioner states that on account of the family dispute between the two wives of the deceased employee, a Civil case was filed for declaration in O.S.No.106 of 1995. The mother of the writ petitioner also filed an appeal in A.S.No.25 of 1998. Under these circumstances, it is contended that the delay cannot be held against the writ petitioner.