(a) whether a large number of applications are pending for appointment
on compassionate grounds in the Railways;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the norms adopted by the Railways for appointment on compassionate
grounds; and
(d) the steps taken by Railways to process these applications in a
time-bound manner?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b): The information is being collected and will be laid on
the Table of the House.
(c) & (d): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (c) TO (d) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION
NO. 2759 BY SHRIMATI J. SHANTHA TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 29.03.2012
REGARDING APPOINTMENT ON COMPASSIONATE GROUNDS.
(c) to (d): Each and every case of compassionate appointment is dealt
with and disposed expeditiously to save the family of the ex-employee from
any hardship. With a view to expedite appointment on compassionate ground
the following steps have been taken:
(i) Welfare Inspectors are deputed to contact the family members and
to conduct enquiry into the details as soon as the applications are made.
(ii) Constant monitoring is done by Divisional Personnel Officers/Senior
Divisional Personnel Officers at the Divisional level and by Chief Personnel
Officers at the Head Quarter level and also by the Heads of Personnel
Branch in other units.
(iii) Selections for determining the suitability of the applicants are
conducted regularly.
(iv) Compassionate appointment Adalats are also held periodically to
settle the grievances regarding appointment on compassionate grounds.
(v) The position regarding compassionate appointment is also reviewed
by the Railway Board regularly.