IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.12320 of 2008 UPENDRA KUMAR SINGH . Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS . ---------- 2. 24.11.2009 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the State. The father of the petitioner died in harness as a Dalpati on 28.11.2005. The claim is for appointment on compassionate ground as a Dalpati. There can be no claim for appointment on compassionate ground by inheritance. If the post is in Government service and is covered by Government polices with regard to compassionate appointment and the petitioner has applied in the manner prescribed, then only his case is required to be considered by the respondent authorities expeditiously keeping in mind the urgency of compassionate appointment. The writ application stands disposed. P. Kumar (Navin Sinha, J.)