Question : Appointment on Compassionate Grounds

(a) the number of applications for appointment on compassionate grounds pending with the Railways, State-wise including Tamil Nadu; and

(b) the time by which these applications are likely to be disposed of?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a): A total of 1490 cases were pending for appointment on compassionate grounds on the Railways at the end of November 2016. State-wise details of such cases are not maintained.
(b): Each and every case of compassionate appointment is dealt with and disposed of expeditiously to save the family of the ex-employee from any hardship. Majority of such cases are pending on account of wards being minor, non-availability of suitable vacancies, legal cases pending in courts, etc. Therefore, no time frame can be laid down for the disposal of the pending cases.
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