IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No. 4797 of 2008. Decided on: July 30, 2010. Sandeep Gautam ….. Petitioner. Versus H.R.T.C & anr.. ….Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, Judge. For the petitioner: Mr. Rakesh Jaswal, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. Adarsh Sharma, Advocate. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (oral) The petitioner seeks compassionate appointment. The brother of the petitioner died in the year 1990 and the application is filed only in the year 1997. Inviting reference to reply, learned counsel for the Corporation submits that two members of the family of the petitioner are otherwise gainfully employed and therefore, it is not a case where compassionate employment can be claimed. 2. Having heard counsel on both the sides, we find force in the submission made by the learned counsel for the Corporation. Compassionate appointment is not a matter of right. It is not a channel of recruitment either. It is to be extended where the compassion compels the employer to show special indulgence. In the facts of the present case, the consideration made by the Corporation would show that no such assistance is required. The decision having been taken with reference to all the relevant aspects in the matter, we do not find any infirmity warranting judicial review. Hence, the Writ Petition is dismissed, so also the pending application(s), if any. Copy Dasti. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice. July 30, 2010. ( Justice Rajiv Sharma), (karan) Judge. 2