1. 1. By virtue of this writ petition, the petitioner has challenged the order dated 22nd May, 2001 passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal, Jaipur, whereby the application under Section 19 of the Central Administrative Tribunal Act has been dismissed in exercise of the powers 'under Section 21 (1) (B) of the Act as being barred by limitation.

2. Dhanna Lal Mehar was working as Gangman in Western Railway, Rail Path Nirikshak, Ramganj Mandi, Kota. He died on 15.7.1972 while he was on duty. Widow of the deceased made several representations to the respondents for grant of pension, but of no avail. She ultimately filed a Suit before the Court of Additional Civil Judge (Jr. Division) and Judicial Magistrate, First Class, No. 1 (North), Kota, which came to be disposed of vide order dated 14.11.2000 with the direction that the plaintiff petitioner should approach the competent Court. Faced with this situation, the petitioner presented Original Application under Section 19 of the Central Administrative Tribunal Act before the Central Administrative Tribunal, respondent No. 4. The Tribunal appreciated the facts that Dhanna Lal died on 15.7.1972 and the petitioner has approach