appointment was made by the petitioner within the prescribed time and the same was also duly forwarded by the concerned authorities. The learned counsel has also referred to a letter dated 09.07.2002 issued by the Department to the Inspector of School, Nalbari to furnish a detail report on compassionate appointment within the 5% reservation. The petitioner also claims to have submitted an application on 14.03.2012 to the Hon’ble Minister of the Department whereafter, on 26.12.2012, the Department had requested the Inspector of Schools to take action as per the guidelines. A similar request was made on 16.03.2023 by the Principal Private Secretary of the Hon’ble Chief Minister to the Education Department.

5. Per contra, Ms. Sarma, learned Standing Counsel, Education Department has submitted that the pleadings are vague which shows complete lack of due diligence on the part of the petitioner as no details of any proceeding of the District Level Committee (DLC) or State Level Committee (SLC) have been referred to. She has also highlighted the aspect of delay in approaching the Court and also the aspect of the claim for any such direction in view of the law laid down by the Hon’ble Supr