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PURNENDU SINGH
Sanjay Kumar – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
Purnendu Singh, J.—Heard the matter in “Virtual Hybrid Mode”.
2. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the Union of India joined the proceeding through video conferencing and heard Mr. Bipin Kumar, learned counsel along with Mr. Amarnath, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner.
3. The petitioner in paragraph no. 1 of the present writ petition has sought, inter alia, following relief(s), which is reproduced hereinafter:—
“I. For the issuance of writ/writs in the nature of mandamus commanding the respondents to immediately appoint the petitioner to the post of cleaning worker under C.T/S.K. to which the petitioner is rightfully entitled and legally eligible.
II. For the issuance of writ in the nature of mandamus as to why the petitioner has not been appointed as cleaning worker under C.T./S.K. despite the fact that the petitioner is eligible for the same as compassionate appointment.
III. For any other writ/writs, order/orders, direction/ directions as this Hon'ble court may deem fit and appropriate in the facts and circumstances of this case.”
Brief Facts:
4. The brief facts of the case are that the father of the petitioner died in harness on 18.04.2022 while he was servin
Point of law : As per the law laid down on the appointment on compassionate ground, for all the government vacancies equal opportunity should be provided to all aspirants as mandated under Article 14....
(1) Compassionate appointment – Policy of compassionate appointment is not a concession, largesse or mercy shown to hapless dependents of a deceased employee, but a structured response of State to en....
Compassionate appointments are strictly governed by existing state policies, and medical rejections are binding, preventing claims that do not adhere to such policies.
Compassionate appointment is not a right but a concession, subject to strict scrutiny of financial position and eligibility criteria, and cannot be claimed after a significant lapse of time.
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