The petitioner sought compassionate appointment after his father died nearly two decades ago. The High Court dismissed the writ petition, holding that the mother was already in service and the delay of over two decades precluded any entitlement to appointment under established legal principles.
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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR
S.B. Civil Writ Petition No.6429/2015
Pulkit S/o Late Shri Niraml Kumar Mishar, Mohalla Viadhyawada, Tehsil Bawal, District Rewadi, Harayan.
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Versus
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For Petitioner(s) : None present For Respondent(s) : Ms. Harshita Thakral
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANOOP KUMAR DHAND
Order
03/09/2024
“It is, therefore, most humbly prayed that this Hon’ble Court may kindly be pleased to accept and allow the writ petition:-
By an appropriate writ order or directions, the impugned order dated 16.12.2014 may kindly be quashed and set aside.
By an appropriate writ, order or directions, the Hon’ble Court may kindly be pleased to direct the
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Respondents to consider the case of the petitioner for compassionate appointment.
Any other appropriate writ, order or direction to which the petitioners may be entitled to in the facts and circumstances of the case may kindly be passed.”
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether a petitioner is entitled to compassionate appointment given the death of his father nearly two decades ago and the mother's existing employment.
Whether the doctrine of compassionate appointment applies as a right when a long lapse of time exists since the death of the employee.
Whether the High Court can direct appointment on compassionate grounds outside the terms of the prevailing Rules and Regulations.
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