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VISHAL MISHRA
Dharmendra Singh Tomar – Appellant
Versus
State of M. P. – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Vishal Mishra, J.
With the consent of the parties, the matter is finally heard.
1. The present petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking following reliefs:
(ii) any other relief which this Honb'le Court may deem fit in the circumstances of the case may also be granted,
(iii) Costs may also be awarded."
2. It is alleged by counsel for the petitioner that petitioner's father Kedar Singh who was working as Asstt. Teacher in Aided Primary School Chandokhar, Tahsil Ambah, District Morena passed away on 13.2.2008 while in service. The petitioner duly applied for grant of compassionate appointment. It is further submitted that despite of submitting an application for compassionate appointment the respondent authorities are sitting tight over the matter. Thus, he has prayed that a time bound direction be given to the respondent authorities to decide the case of the petitioner for grant of compassionate appointment.
3. Per contra, counsel appearing for the respondent has denied the contents of
Compassionate appointment cannot be claimed as a matter of right and is granted as a concession to provide immediate relief to the family.
Compassionate appointment is a concession and not a right, and it is to be provided strictly in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated. Lapse of time can be a ground to deny appointment ....
Compassionate appointment should be sought within a reasonable period after the death of the employee to address immediate financial hardship.
Compassionate appointment is an exception to the general rule and must be subject to strict scrutiny of various parameters, including the financial position of the family and the economic dependence ....
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