IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP(T)No. 7002 of 2008 Date of decision: 19.10.2010 Harmohan Singh …... Petitioner Vs. State of H.P. and ors. …. Respondents Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kuldip Singh, Judge. For the Petitioner : Ms. Archana Dutt, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, A.G. with Mr. J.K. Verma, Dy. A.G. Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) The claim is for appointment on compassionate ground. Admittedly, at the time of cause of action, father of the petitioner was in service. However, he subsequently retired from service and, thereafter, from life. But the question is as to what was the financial condition at the time of cause of action. Admittedly, at that time the father of the petitioner was in service. Therefore, there is no base in the claim of the petitioner and accordingly, the petition is dismissed. (Justice Kurian Joseph) Chief Justice. October 19, 2010 (Justice Kuldip Singh) (sks/pankaj) Judge.