JUDGMENT :

Hon'ble J.J. Munir, J.

1. This writ petition is directed against the order dated 30.09.2023 passed by the District Cane Officer, District Sambhal and the resolution dated 25.09.2023 issued by the State Cane Service Authority (for short, 'the State Authority'), rejecting the petitioner's claim for compassionate appointment.

2. The petitioner's father was a Stock Clerk in the Establishment of the District Cane Officer, Chandausi, District Sambhal. He passed away in harness on 13.11.2011. The deceased was survived by his widow, a son and three daughters. It appears that the petitioner at the time of his father's demise was a minor. He moved an application, seeking compassionate appointment on 10.11.2020, after attaining the age of majority. On 11.01.2021, the District Cane Officer, Sambhal demanded some documents, which the petitioner provided on 25.10.2021. On 21.11.2021, the petitioner submitted some other documents to the District Cane Officer for the consideration of his claim. The petitioner claimed inaction on the respondents' part to consider his case for compassionate appointment and said that despite his requests to the respondents to pass necessary orders, no orders