Nagendra Rai and S.N.Hussain JJ.

1. All the appeals arise out of an order dated 27.8.2003 passed by the learned single Judge except L.P.A. Mo. 303 of 2004 which arises out of an order dated 26.9.2003 passed in C.W.J.C. No. 8241 of 2003 relying on the earlier order dated 27.8.2003, and the point involved in all the appeals being the same they have been heard together and are being disposed of by this common order.

2. L.P.A. Nos. 1200 of 2003 and 303 of 2004, are barred by limitation.

3. After having heard learned counsel for the parties and taking into consideration the averments made in the limitation petitions, the delay in filing both the appeals is condoned.

4. Admitted facts are that the fathers of the appellants were initially engaged in work-charged establishment. Later on, in terms of the Government Policy, their services were regularised and made permanent. However, posts in the work-charged establishments were carried to the permanent establishment for the purposes of making them permanent. They died while in service. The appellants claim appointment on compassionate ground in terms of the Government Policy. In some cases it has been rejected and in some cases no o