N.K. Sodhi, J.

1. This Writ Appeal is directed against the order dated September 30, 2003 passed by a learned single Judge disposing of O. P. No. 11444 of 1995 with a direction to the appellants to consider the claim of the first respondent for grant of compassionate appointment.

2. T. P. Narayanan had been working as a peon in the Aided Upper Primary School, Guruvayoor (for short 'the School'). He died on 951995 in harness leaving behind him a widow, two daughters and a son who is the first respondent in this Appeal. The deceased was the only earning member of the family. The first respondent has studied up to metric and has passed the S.S.L.C. examination. On the death of Narayanan his widow filed an application on 30th May, 1995 with the Manager of the School requesting him to appoint her son (the first respondent herein) on compassionate grounds. The first respondent also applied to the manager for appointment. The application was rejected by the manager on 861995 and the first respondent was informed as under:

 "Your request for appointment as Peon in the School under the scheme for compassionate employment of dependants of Government servants who die in harness cannot be