CWP(T) No. 3828/2008 (OA No. 1589/96) 13.3.2009 Present: Mr. B. N. Gupta, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Anjula Khajuria, Advocate for the respondents. In the present petition the petitioner has prayed for the following reliefs: “(i) That the annexure P-1 and P-2 be quashed and the respondents be directed to provide employment to the applicant as a class IVth employee on the compassionate grounds by relaxing her age and educational qualifications. (ii) Call for the records of the case (iii) Award the costs of this writ petition. (iv) Hon’ble Tribunal may pass any other such orders which are deemed fit and proper in view of the circumstances and facts of this case.” With the passage of time the dispute has been narrowed down. Mr. B.N. Gupta, learned counsel for the petitioner fairly states that his client would be happy if the respondents were to consider complying with their undertaking as contained in letter dated 29.9.1995 (Annexure-P1), in accordance with the relevant scheme. The Electricity Board formulated a scheme known as “Appointment of sons/daughters/near relations of a Govt. servant who dies in harness, leading his family in immediate need of assistance.” The petitioner’s husband Shri Inderjit died in harness on 24.11.1994. The petitioner sought employment on compassionate -2- grounds in accordance with the said scheme. The same, however, was turned down vide letter dated 29.9.1995 (Annexure P1). The relevant contents of the same are reproduced as under: “ I am directed to refer to your office letter No. CEON/EC-19/95-13049-50 Dated 6.7.95, on the subject cited above and to return herewith the case for providing employment to Smt. Kamla Devi wife of late Shri Inderjeet, Driver in original with the following observations:- 1. That the age of applicant is 43 years and the income of the family is Rs. 18384/- per annum which is sufficient. 2. The educational qualification of the applicant is 3rd pass whereas the same is prescribed for the post of peon is Middle pass. 3. However, the case for providing employment to the oldest son of the deceased (who is said to be yet minor) on attaining the age of majority in accordance with the provision made in the Employment Assistance Scheme can be examined at the appropriate time.” Mr. B.N. Gupta, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that respondents be directed to consider the appointment of her son in accordance with the undertaking furnished by respondent No.1. Ms. Anjula Khajuria, learned counsel for the respondent submits that till date none has approached her clients. Be that as it may be, it is directed that the petitioner’s son shall make a representation to respondent No.1 for compassionate appointment in accordance with the said scheme. The respondent shall consider the same and pass a reasoned order after affording due opportunity of hearing, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of such -3- representation. The representation shall be decided in accordance with law. For the aforesaid observations the petition is disposed of. Dasti copy. (Sanjay Karol), Judge. March 13, 2009 (PK)