S.M. Subramaniam, J.

The order of rejection issued by the fifth respondent, dated 15.4.2011 in respect of the claim of the Writ Petitioner for compassionate appointment, is under challenge in this Writ Petition.

2. The learned counsel for the Petitioner made a submission that the father of the Writ Petitioner was employed as Watchman in the fifth respondent/Office and passed away while in service, on 25.12.2000.The Petitioner had submitted an application seeking appointment on compassionate grounds on 15.10.2001. However, there was a delay on the part of the respondents in considering the application submitted by the Writ Petitioner. The learned counsel for the Petitioner states that in the year 2005, the Assistant Executive Engineer has also communicated a letter stating that the case of the Writ Petitioner would be considered accordingly. Further, it is stated in the letter, dated 1.2.2005 that the Writ Petitioner had already employed on temporary basis for some time. Thus it is brought to the notice of this Court that the Writ Petitioner had engaged temporarily by the Respondents and he was awaiting for the permanent absorption in the regular sanctioned post on compassio