WP(C) 4956/2010 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE B.K. SHARMA. In terms of the order passed on 29.4.2011, Sri Sumeet Jerath, Principal Secretary, Sri R. Dihingia, Deputy Secretary and Sri B.N. Pathak, Asstt. Commiss ioner, all to the Govt. of Assam in the Transport Department are present in the Court. Mr. U. Rajbanshi, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the said office rs submits that the affidavit-in-opposition has already been filed on 13.5.2011. I have heard Mr. M. Bhagawati, learned counsel appearing for the petitio ner, who submits that the case of the petitioner is required to be considered as per the prevalent scheme for compassionate appointment. Considering the submissions made by the learned counsel for the parties and as agreed to by the learned counsel for them, this writ petition is disposed of directing the respondents to examine the case of the petitioner in terms of the guidelines formulated in Achyut Ranjan Das v. State of Assam & Ors reported in 2006 (4) GLT 674 followed by Faziron Nessa v. State of Assam & Ors, reported in 2010 (4) GLT 340. As regards the delay in filing the affidavit-in-opposition because of wh ich the personal appearance of the officers was ordered. Mr. Rajbanshi, learned counsel representing the said officers submits that there was some communication gap because of which the counter affidavit could not be filed before 13.5.2011. Considering the matter in its entirety, the explanation furnished is acc epted. The personal appearance of the officers stands dispensed with. The writ petition is disposed of in terms of the aforesaid orders.