2. Notice.

3. Mr. Kakkar appeared and submitted that he has instructions to accept notice on behalf of respondents 1 to 3. Learned counsel also submitted that objections already filed by him supported by an affidavit be treated as counter affidavit. His statement is taken on record. Prayer allowed. Mrs. Neeru appeared and submitted that she has instructions to accept notice on behalf of respondents 4 and 5. Learned counsel further submitted that counter affidavit filed by respondents 1 to 3 is adopted by respondents 4 and 5. Her statement is taken on record. Prayer allowed.

4. Learned counsel for petitioner submitted that in view of the facts obtaining in this case, he does not want to file rejoinder affidavit. His statement is taken on record.

5. With the consent of learned counsel for the parties, this petition is taken up for final disposal.

6. Husband of the petitioner, who was substantively holding the post of Pump Driver in PHE Department, died in harness on 2nd January, 2003. Petitioner immediately thereafter filed an application seeking consideration for appointment on compassionate grounds. Her case was considered by the State authorities at various levels and