IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 10886 of 2008. Decided on: 20.12.2010. __________________________________________________________ Harish Chauhan. … Petitioner. Versus The State of Himachal Pradesh and another. … Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the Petitioner : Mr. S.R. Sharma, Advocate vice Mr. B.N. Misra, Advocate. For the Respondents : Mr. P.M. Negi, Deputy Advocate General with Mr. J.S. Guleria, Assistant Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, J. (oral): Petitioner’s father died on 21st July, 1994 while in service. Petitioner has sought appointment on compassionate grounds. His case was rejected on the ground that since petitioner’s brother is already in Government employment, he cannot be given employment on compassionate grounds under law. The purpose to provide employment on compassionate grounds is to enable the family of deceased to tide over the economical crises immediately after the death of bread earner. The indigent circumstances which were existing in 1994 are no more in 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - existence now. Moreover, petitioner’s elder brother is already in Government employment. Consequently, the case of the petitioner cannot be directed to be considered for compassionate appointment at this belated stage. 2. Accordingly, in view of the observations made hereinabove, there is no merit in this petition and the same is dismissed, so also the pending application(s), if any. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma), Judge. December 20, 2010. (sck).