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Allahabad HC rules married daughters can also get compassionate appointment
- •The Allahabad High Court ruled that a daughter cannot be disqualified from a compassionate appointment merely because she is married.
- •The court set aside the order of the Basic Education Officer while hearing a petition filed by Manisha Tyagi from Saharanpur.
- •Justice Manju Rani Chauhan directed authorities to reconsider the case afresh based on financial condition, dependency, and qualifications within eight weeks.
- •In another case, the court clarified that family pension and service benefits are determined strictly by service rules, not succession laws.
- •The High Court also granted major relief to suspended Lekhpal Pravesh Kumar, ordering full salary and arrears after he was acquitted of charges.
Key Questions Answered
Yes, the Allahabad High Court ruled that a daughter cannot be disqualified or deprived of a government job on compassionate grounds merely because she is married, setting aside a District Basic Education Officer's order. However, the court noted that marriage does not automatically guarantee a job, and departments must evaluate applications based on qualifications, financial need, and dependency.
The Allahabad High Court clarified that the rightful claimant of family pension and service benefits of a deceased government employee is determined strictly by relevant service rules, rather than succession laws or lower court succession certificates.
The Allahabad High Court ordered that Lekhpal Pravesh Kumar, who was posted in Aliganj tehsil of Etah and faced corruption charges dating back to 2009, be paid his full salary for the suspension period along with all arrears after being acquitted in departmental and criminal cases.
