What is the prescribed procedure for processing the compassionate appointment cases?
Ans: The prescribed procedure for processing the compassionate appointment cases is as below: (a) The proforma (part ‘A’ & ‘B’) as given in Annexure to DoPT’s O.M. dated 09.10.1998 may be used by field offices for ascertaining necessary information and processing the cases of compassionate appointment. (b) The welfare officer in each field office should meet the members of the family of the Government servant in question immediately after his death to advice and assist them in getting appointment on compassionate grounds. The applicant should be called in person at very first stage and advised in person about the requirements and formalities to be completed by him. (c) An application for appointment on compassionate grounds be considered in the light of the instructions issued from time to time by the Department of Personnel and Training (Estt. Division) on the subject by a committee of officers consisting of three officers –one Chairman and two Members of the rank of Sr. Dy. Accountan
