Hon’ble Ferdino I. Rebello, C.J.—This special appeal is preferred by the appellant, who sought appointment on compassionate basis on attaining majority after the death of his father on 26th of May, 1986. Late father of the appellant was working on the post of Assistant Agriculture Inspector in Rajkiya Krishi Beej Bhandar, District Rae Bareli. On account of the death of his father, who was the sole bread earner, the entire family is facing financial crunch and it became impossible for the family to make both ends meet. The family of the deceased had no immovable property and they are living in the rented house and there was nobody to support the family. The mother of the appellant was illiterate and was not aware of the benefits and thus, did not claim compassionate appointment under the State Rules, which are known as U.P. Recruitment of Dependants of Government Servants Dying-in-Harness Rules, 1974 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Rules’). The appellant was born on 2nd of February, 1984 and on completion of 18 years of age, he preferred a representation dated 4th of August, 2001 before the District Agriculture Officer requesting for his appointment on compassionate basis a