JUDGMENT :

SANJAY KUMAR MEDHI, J.

The instant petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India has been filed challenging, inter alia the non-consideration and appointment of the petitioner on compassionate ground.

2. The projected case of the petitioner, in a nutshell is that his father, Akon Ali Mazumder, who was working as a Majdoor under the Commanding Officer, 57 Mountain Division of the Indian Army had died in harness on 10.07.2003. He left behind his wife and three minor children including the petitioner. The petitioner was stated to be a minor at the time of the death of his father. The petitioner had passed his H.S. examination and after attaining the age of majority, had submitted an application on 11.04.2009 praying for appointment on compassionate ground. On such application, certain documents were asked from the petitioner and thereafter, there was no action. The petitioner also claims to have submitted a representation dated 19.11.2015 followed by filing of the present writ petition.

3. I have heard Ms. L. Wazeeda, learned counsel for the petitioner. I have also heard Shri SS Roy, learned CGC.

4. The learned counsel for the