The first petitioner is the widow and second petitioner is the son of K.M. Yohannan who was an employee of the Public Works Department as N.M.R. worker. While he was working at Kanjoor he disappeared and not heard after 11-9-1975. Later for unauthorised absence his service was terminated with effect from 11-9-1975. The first petitioner sent Ext.P2 petition dated 9-5-1988 to the Minister for Public Works Department praying forgiving employment to the second petitioner. Ext.P3 is the acknowledgement. As per Ext.P4 the first petitioner was directed to submit an application in the proper form. Pursuant to the same the 2nd petitioner submitted Ext.P5 application on 4-7-1988 to the Government. By Ext.P7 communication the 2nd petitioner was required to produce a declaration from a Civil Court to the effect that the second petitioner's father was missing while in service. Accordingly he got Ext. P9 decree dated 1-12-1989 and produced the same to the respondent. He also submitted Ext.P9 petition before the Minister for Public Works Department. By Ext.P12 communication dated 26-10-1990 the second petitioner was informed that he was not eligible for the increased period of two yea