(1.) Heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record.
(2.) This special appeal is preferred challenging the validity and correctness of the judgment and order dated 6.11.2007 by which the Civil Misc. Writ Petition No. 11036 of 2006, Mahendra Pratap Sharma versus State of U.P. and others has been dismissed. The appellant also prays for setting aside the order dated 18.9.2002 passed by respondent no.2, Director, Panchayat Raj, U.P. Lucknow rejecting the claim of the appellant for compassionate appointment under the U.P. Recruitment of Dependents of Government Servants Dying in Harness Rules, 1974 (hereinafter referred to as " 1974 Rules") which was impugned in the writ petition.
(3.) At the time of admission following order was passed by the Division Bench of this Court on 22.1.2008.