(a) whether the benefits of Compassionate Employement Scheme are delayed and denied to the families of employees;
(b) if so, the details of applicants waiting for the appointment under this Scheme;
(c) whether the Government is contemplating to formulate any scheme to provide the employment without any delay; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF
STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS.(SHRI SURESH PACHOURI)
(a) & (b): Under the existing policy on compassionate appointment, such appointments are to be made
in direct recruitment vacancies in Group `C` and `D` posts (excluding technical posts), limited to
a ceiling of 5% of such vacancies arising in a year. A request for compassionate appointment can
be kept under consideration for a maximum period of three years. Information on individual cases
of compassionate appointments made/processed by the various Central Government Departments is not
centrally maintained.
(c)&(d): The existing Scheme for compassionate appointment continues to be applicable.