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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J
Princy Udhaya – Appellant
Versus
Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu, Electricity Department – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. challenge to rejection of compassionate appointment. (Para 1 , 3) |
| 2. arguments on eligibility criteria for application. (Para 2 , 4) |
| 3. court's analysis on entitlement to compassionate appointment. (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 4. final directive to reconsider application. (Para 8) |
ORDER :
(VIVEK KUMAR SINGH, J.)
This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the orders dated 28.07.2023, 29.08.2023 and 31.08.2023, whereby the petitioner's application for appointment on compassionate ground was rejected and for a consequential direction to the respondents to grant compassionate appointment to the petitioner.
2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader & learned Standing Counsel, appearing on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2 & 3 respectively.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner seeks appointment on compassionate ground, as her father, who was employed as a Junior Engineer-II Grade/Elecl. in the third respondent circle, died in harness on 15.03.2020 due to ill- health. He further contended that the petitioner taking into account the financial crisis of the family, made an application for compassionate
Minors can apply for compassionate appointment upon reaching majority; applications must be evaluated on individual circumstances rather than strict adherence to time limits.
Compassionate appointments must adhere to strict timelines and cannot be claimed as a right, emphasizing the need for timely applications to address immediate financial crises.
Compassionate appointment is not a right and can only be granted under exceptional circumstances, as per the legal provisions and principles discussed by the court.
Compassionate appointment is an exception to the general rule and must be made in accordance with the state's policy and eligibility criteria, considering the financial condition of the deceased empl....
Compassionate employment cannot be granted after a lapse of a reasonable period, and the purpose of compassionate appointment is to enable the family to tide over the sudden crisis which arises due t....
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