IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Civil Writ Petition No.8889 of 2008 Savitri Devi Vs. The Punjab National Bank, New Delhi and others Present: Mr.S.K.Redhu, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr.R.Kartikeya, Advocate, for the respondents. ***** RANJIT SINGH, J. Counsel for the Bank says that though the case of the petitioner for compassionate appointment was rejected, but the petitioner would be covered by the policy for grant of family pension, which was introduced w.e.f. 27.4.2010 as the petitioner's husband had joined the service prior to such a date. Counsel also says that the Bank would consider the claim of petitioner for grant of family pension in terms of the said policy by way of showing compassion. The writ petition is accordingly disposed of. The amount of family pension due to the petitioner be released in terms of the policy instructions within a period of three months from today. The petitioner may also make a representation in case any other benefit is due to her in terms of any policy or other instructions. April 18, 2011 ( RANJIT SINGH ) ramesh JUDGE