Court Issues Notice to Education Department, Seeks Reply Within Four Weeks; Matter Relates to 100% Visually Impaired Son of Deceased Government Teacher
Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court has sought a response from the Education Department on a petition challenging the denial of compassionate appointment to the 100% visually impaired son of a deceased government teacher.
The petition has been filed by Ajay Kumar Ola, son of late teacher Roshan Kumari, who died in 2020. Ajay Kumar had applied for compassionate appointment after his mother’s death, but the department rejected his application on the ground that another son of the family was already employed in government service.
The High Court has issued notice to the Education Department and directed it to submit its response within four weeks.
Application Filed After Mother’s Death
Roshan Kumari, a resident of Badagothri village in Jhunjhunu district, was working as a teacher in the Education Department.
After her death in 2020, her son Ajay Kumar applied for compassionate appointment under the applicable government rules.
The Education Department rejected the application, citing the fact that another son of Roshan Kumari was already in government employment.
Ajay Kumar subsequently approached the Rajasthan High Court challenging the rejection.
Petitioner Relies on Disability and Financial Condition
Advocates Sanjeev Mahla and Vijay Poonia, appearing for Ajay Kumar, placed his physical and financial circumstances before the High Court.
The petition stated that Ajay Kumar is 100% visually impaired and lives with his family. It was also submitted that the family has a separate ration card and is facing financial difficulties.
The petitioner’s counsel argued that the existence of another family member in government employment cannot, by itself, establish that Ajay Kumar does not require compassionate appointment.
They submitted that his complete visual disability and the financial circumstances of the family also need to be considered while deciding his claim.
Education Department Asked to Explain Rejection
After hearing the matter, the High Court issued notice to the Education Department and granted it four weeks to file its reply.
The department will now have to explain the basis on which Ajay Kumar’s application for compassionate appointment was rejected.
The High Court has not, at this stage, directed the department to provide Ajay Kumar with a government job.
The final outcome will depend on the department’s response and the Court’s further consideration of the matter.