THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No. 15257 OF 2008 O R D E R: The petitioner claims to be the son of late D. Bheemaiah, who was employed in the Singareni Collieries. Bheemaiah is said to have died on 25.12.1998, at a time, when the petitioner was aged 12 years. In terms of Circular, dated 5.9.1997, the family of the petitioner is said to have been extended the benefit of monthly monetary compensation, at the rate of Rs.2,000/-. Petitioner states that his mother made several representations, with a prayer to appoint him on compassionate grounds, in terms of the circular, and complains that no action has been taken, thereon. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. The Circular, dated 5.9.1997, is comprehensive in its nature, and deals with various benefits to be extended to the dependants of the employee, who meet with the death, while in service. Providing appointment on compassionate ground, is one such facility. This, however, is subject to the condition that the application must be submitted within the stipulated time, after the minor dependant attained the age of majority. As of now, the petitioner does not appear to have made any application to the respondents. The application made by his mother cannot be treated as holding good, for the benefit of the petitioner. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, leaving it open to the petitioner, to make a representation to the respondents, with a prayer to extend the benefit under the Circular dated 5.9.1997, and necessary orders thereon, shall be passed within a period of two months, from the date of receipt of the representation, in accordance with the scheme. There shall be no order as to costs. ________________ 17th July 2008 PAN