THE HON’BLE SRI JUISTICE GHULAM MOHAMMED AND THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE K.G.SHANKAR W.P.NO.2110 OF 2011 ORDER: ( Per GM,J) This writ petition is filed seeking Certiorari to call for the record in O.A.No.3339 of 2010, dated 24-06-2010 passed by the Andhra Pradesh Administrative Tribunal, Hyderabad and to quash the same. The brief facts of the case are that one N.Suguna, who was working in Kamati Government Social Welfare Boys Hostel, Uppal, Karimnagar District, expired on 29-09-2005 while in service. N.Shivanarayana, who is the adopted son of N.Suguna, has submitted a representation to the Deputy Director (SW) Karimnagar requesting for sanction of pensionery benefits and all the benefits were granted to him. Subsequent thereto, he submitted an application for appointment on compassionate grounds. On verification, the Deputy Director (SW) Karimnagar came to know that the deceased employee N.Suguna was not having any children and adopted said N.Shivanarayana on 15-12-1990, who is her relative. As per G.O.Ms.No.612, GAD (Ser-A), dated 30-10-1991, adopted son/daughter of the deceased Government Servant can be considered for appointment, if the adoption has taken place at least five years prior to the demise of the Government servant. In the present case, the adoption deed was registered in Sub- Registrar Office, Mulugu on 6-2-2003, whereas the deceased employee expired on 29-09-2005. However, the District Collector, Karimnagar has addressed a letter to the Principal Secretary to Government, GAD, seeking clarification. However, the Government has not taken any action. Hence, N.Shivanarayana filed OA No.3339 of 2010 seeking appointment on compassionate grounds. The Tribunal after elaborate consideration of the entire material placed before it, directed the petitioners herein to appoint the applicant-1st respondent herein in any suitable post depending upon his eligibility, suitability and as per his qualifications taking into consideration the provisions of G.O.Ms.No.612, GAD, dated 30-10-1991. Aggrieved thereby, the present writ petition is filed by the petitioners. Learned Government Pleader for Services-III appearing on behalf of the petitioners contended that the alleged adoption of the applicant-1st respondent legally commences from the date of registration of adoption in the Sub-Registrar Office, Mulugu i.e., on 6-2-2003 but not from the date of adoption i.e.. on 15-12-1990. He further contended that the applicant’s application was rejected on the ground that he has not fulfilled the conditions laid down in said G.O. On the other hand, the leaned counsel appearing on behalf of the 1st respondent-applicant contends that as per G.O.Ms.No.612 there should be legal and valid adoption five years prior to the death of the Government servant. Heard the learned counsel on either side. As per G.O.Ms.No.612, dated 30-10-1991, the adopted son or daughter of the deceased Government servant may be considered for appointment if the adoption had taken place legally, at least five years prior to the date of demise of the Government servant. But, the G.O does not say that there should be a registration deed. It only says that the adoption should have taken place legally at least five years prior to the date of demist of the Government servant. The adoption of the applicant took place on 15-2-1990 i.e., much prior to the date of demise of the deceased Government employee and the document was registered only in 2003. Further, the adoption deed does not require any registration. Further, the Hindu Religion and the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 does not stipulate a registered adoption deed for a valid adoption, in fact, it does not prescribe any document at all. The Tribunal on consideration of the entire material came to the conclusion that the applicant is entitled for appointment on compassionate grounds. Therefore, we do not find any legal infirmity or material irregularity in the order impugned. In the result, the writ petition is dismissed. No costs. _________________________ GHULAM MOHAMMED,J ________________ K.G.SHANKAR,J Rkk Dated: 7-2-2011