Question : APPOINTMENT ON COMPASSIONATE GROUNDS



(a) the number of civilian employees working in URC canteen, Army Headquarters, died in harness during the last three years;

(b) whether the family members of these deceased employees have been appointed on compassionate grounds;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the time by which the dependents are likely to be given employment on compassionate grounds?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE)

(a) One.

(b) No.

(c) There are no provisions for appointment on compassionate grounds in the rules regulating the terms & conditions of service of civilian employees of Unit-run-canteen paid out of non public fund and Government guidelines regarding appointment on compassionate grounds do not apply.

(d) Does not arise.