(1.) From Annexure-1, it appears that the Compassionate Committee, as far back as on 29.6.2010, had recommended for appointment of the 10 petitioners on compassionate ground against regular post of Clerk/Revenue Karamchari in regular pay scale. Pursuant to the said recommendation an office order no. 56/2010-11 dated 3.7.2010, as contained in Annexure-1, was issued from the office of Collector indicating their places of posting. From Annexure-5, it appears that they submitted their joining also. However, some complaints were received, on account of which, by this Annexure-5 dated 7.8.2010, a Three Member Committee was constituted by the Collector to enquire into the complaints against them and in the meanwhile their joining was stayed.
(2.) Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that while the applications of the petitioners for their compassionate appointment were pending consideration, the petitioners had got employment as Panchayat Teachers. However, when they were recommended for appointment against regular posts on Class-Ill, they resigned from their engagement as Panchayat Teachers and had reported for their joining which was initially accepted, but was later on stayed by Annexure-5.
(3.) A counter affidavit has been filed on behalf of the respondents. Alongwith this counter affidavit a letter of the Collector dated 2.4.2011 addressed to the Principal Secretary is enclosed as Annexure-A.