JUDGMENT :

B.S. Chauhan, C.J. - This Writ Petition has been filed to issue direction to the Opposite Parties to appoint the Petitioner as peon on compassionate ground under the Orissa Civil Service (Rehabilitation Assistance) Rules, 1990 (hereinafter called the 'Rules').

2. The facts and circumstances giving rise to this case are that Petitioner's husband Late Bijaya Kumar Minz, who was working as Process Server in the office of District Judge, Sundargarh died on 16.9.1997 leaving behind his wife, Smt. Kishori Minz/Petitioner, three minor daughters and one minor son. Petitioner filed an application seeking appointment for herself under the aforesaid Rules. The Opposite Party No. 2 held an inquiry on the financial status of the Petitioner, as to whether the family was in distress. The Revenue Inspector, Sadar, Sundargarh enquired into the matter and submitted a report to the Tahasildar, Sadar, Sundargarh on 14.5.1998 certifying that the family was in distress and rehabilitation assistance should be provided under the said Rules.The Establishment Officer of the Collectorate, Sundargarh issued letter dated 10.8.1998 to the District Judge, Sundargarh enclosing the distress certificate du