RAMA RAI Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) HEARD Mr. Mukesh Kumar, learned counsel for the Petitioner, Mr. Ashok Kumar Jha, learned counsel for the Respondent No. 5 and Mr. Aniket Kumar, JC to SC -I.

(2.) THE Petitioner has filed this Writ Application wherein she has prayed for payment of the balance provident fund, gratuity, pension and other death -cum - retirement benefits on account of the death / of her husband who died on 28.06.1998 while on duty. The Petitioner has also filed an amendment application wherein she has made a prayer that she should also be given compassionate appointment. According to the Petitioner, the respondents were actively considering her case when all of a sudden, Samal Ahmed, son of the first wife (respondent No. 5) and who according to the Petitioner is a divorcee was given appointment without considering the claims of the Petitioner. At paragraph 14 and 21 of the Counter Affidavit of the Respondent No. 2 (Senior Superintendent of Police, Ranchi), sworn by (The Deputy Superintendent of Police Headquarters), it has been stated as follows : - -

(3.) THE Writ petition is therefore, dismissed. However the Petitioner shall have all liberties to prove and establish her claim before the appropriate authority in accordance with law.