One Day, One Minute, One Rule – 256
How does the administration assess the "penurious condition" of a family when an earning member is present, and what is the specific approval protocol for such exceptions?
The determination of whether a family is in a state of financial destitution is the most critical factor in the selection process. According to DoP&T O.M. No. 14014/02/2012-Estt.(D) dated 30.05.2013, the mere death of an employee does not automatically entitle the family to an appointment; the appointing authority must conduct a rigorous examination of the family's indigence. In cases where there is already an earning member in the family, the request is not summarily rejected but is subjected to a higher level of scrutiny. Such appointments can only be made with the prior approval of the Secretary of the Department or Ministry concerned. The Secretary must evaluate the total number of dependents, the assets and liabilities left by the deceased government servant, and the specific income and liabilities of the existing earning member. Crucially, the Secretary must determine if the earning member is actually residing with the family and whether they are serving as a genuine source of support to the other members before justifying the grant of a compassionate appointment.
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