S. Manikumar, J.

1. Writ appeal is directed against the order made in W.P.(MD) No. 6538 of 2009, by which, the Writ Court has quashed the order, dated 01.12.2008, passed by the Inspector General of Prisons, Tiruchirappalli, 1st appellant herein, rejecting the claim for compassionate appointment, on the grounds that the writ petitioner had not attained majority, within a period of three years, from the date of death of the deceased employee.

2. Facts deduced from the supporting affidavit filed to the writ petition and the materials on record are, that the mother of the petitioner was working as a sweeper in Central Prison, Tiruchirappalli. On 30.03.1998, she died in harness. At that time, the writ petitioner was a minor, aged about 16 years. Hence, his grandmother has made an application, dated 30.09.2000, to the 1st appellant herein, seeking for employment assistance on compassionate grounds. Vide communication, dated 22.07.2007, grandmother of the petitioner was instructed to obtain documents, such as, legal heir certificate, fitness certificate and conduct certificate. Thereafter, vide order, dated 01.12.2008, the request of the petitioner's grandmother, was rejected.

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