ORDER :

Heard Mr. J.I. Borbhuiya, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Nr. N.J. Khataniar, learned Standing Counsel, Elementary Education Department, for the respondent nos. 1, 4, 7 & 9 Mr. P. Saikia, learned Government Advocate, Assam, for the respondent nos.3 & 8, Mr. S.K. Chakraborty, learned counsel for the respondent no.6, Mr. A. Deka, learned counsel for the respondent no.11, Ms. J. Das, learned counsel for the respondent no.5 and Mr. A. Chaliha, learned Standing counsel, Finance Department for the respondent no.2 & 10.

2] This writ petition is filed by the petitioner claiming for grant of family pension payable to her in view of services rendered by her late husband Govinda Chandra Malo, who was working as an Assistant Teacher in Fatik Chandra Sarkar M.E. School, Sonduba under Lahorighat Block Elementary Education, Morigaon. The husband of the petitioner expired on 20.11.2021 during his service period, leaving behind the petitioner and their two daughters and one son. The petitioner has supported her claim by placing reliance on the death certificate dated 24.03.2022 of her husband as well as the next of kin certificate issued on 04.02.2022 (Annexure-4 of the writ pe