IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 2257 OF 2005 Rajratna V. Bhosle & Anr.... .... Petitioners V/s The Union of India & Ors...... ... ..... Respondents Mr.Sunil Chaubal, Adv. For the petitioner. Mr.A.D. Shetty with T.M. Shetty, adv. for respondent No.1. CORAM: V.G. PALSHIKAR AND D.B. BHOSALE, JJ. 11.10.2005. PC: By this petition the petitioners claim appointment on compassionate grounds. He could not apply within the time prescribed because at that time he was a minor. The application for grant on such appointment was therefore made after attaining majority. Since the application was barred by time it was rejected which rejection is subject matter of this petition. 2. The fact that the petitioner's application is barred by time cannot be disputed. The fact that the petitioner was a minor when the unfortunate death took place cannot be disputed. The basic principle of grant of appointment on compassionate grounds revolves around the basic fact that death has snatched away the bread earner of the family is to enable that family to tied over the period of crisis. This being an exception to article 16, it is required by law to be treated as an exception. So considered the petitioner is not entitled to any relief. However he shall be at liberty to approach the respondent- bank in the light of certain subsequent circuitous which the petitioner has. Petition is accordingly disposed of.