03.02.2026 Item No.2 Ct. No.1 KS WP.CT 69 of 2023 Smt. Runu Das & Anr.

Vs.

Union of India & Anr.

Mr. S. K. Datta ….. For the Petitioners Mr. Pulakesh Bajpayee, Sr. Adv.

Mr. Arhat Biswas …..For the Union of India PER, SUJOY PAUL, CJ.:

1. Parties are represented through their respective learned counsel.

2. With the consent, matter is finally heard.

3. This petition filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India assails the order dated 13.03.2023 passed by Central Administrative Tribunal (Tribunal), Kolkata Bench, Kolkata in O.A. No.350/00153/2018 was dismissed.

4. The admitted facts between the parties are that Shi Ramkrishna Das, an employee of Eastern Railway died in harness on 28.08.2013 leaving behind his wife Smt.

Runu Das and his daughter Smt. Nabanita Das.

5. The widow and the daughter preferred O.A. No.628 of

2016 before the Tribunal seeking compassionate appointment. The said O.A. was disposed of on 02.05.2016 directing the respondents to decide the application for compassionate appointment.

6. In turn, the Department rejected the claim by passing a speaking order. The claim of widow for compassionate appointment was considered and during selection process, it was found on 27t