THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No. 17181 OF 2008 O R D E R: The father of the petitioner was employed as Dusting Operator, in the Food Corporation of India. He is said to have died on 22.12.2004. Petitioner submitted an application dated 8.7.2005 to the respondents, with a prayer to provide him appointment, on compassionate grounds. It is brought to the notice of the Court that the 3rd respondent has forwarded the application of the petitioner, with positive recommendation, to the 2 nd respondent on 8.3.2006, and that though more than two years have elapsed, no action has been taken thereon. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. A perusal of the letter, dated 8.3.2006, discloses that the 3rd respondent had processed the application of the petitioner and forwarded the same to the 2nd respondent, for necessary action. The very purpose of providing appointment, on compassionate grounds, is to enable the family to tide over the miserable situation, on the untimely death of the employee. The question as to whether the petitioner is eligible and entitled to be extended the beneﬁt of compassionate grounds, cannot be kept under consideration, for such a long time. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the 2nd respondent to take further steps, on the basis of the letter, dated 8.3.2008, addressed by the 3rd respondent, within a period of two months, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. _________________ 7th August 2008 PAN