Appointment on Compassionate Grounds – Missing Railway Employees

No.E(NG)II/81/RC 1/251, dated 24.05.1982

Sub: Appointment on compassionate grounds – Missing Railway Employees.

The Ministry of Railways vide their letter of even number dated 06.02.1982 had decided that in case an employee’s whereabouts were not known for a period of seven years and consequently his settlement dues had been paid to the family, the requests from their wives/ wards for appointment on compassionate grounds may be considered, if they are otherwise suitable for such appointment. In pursuance of discussions at the PNM Meeting with A.I.R.F. held in March, 1982 the Ministry of Railways have further decided that in cases of real hardship, the General Managers may consider cases on merit even before the expiry of the seven years period with the condition that the service of the ward would be terminated in case the missing Railway employee becomes available subsequently. Also such appointment can be offered after a lapse of minimum of 3 years period after the Railway employee is missing.

Download Railway Board Circular dated 24.05.1982

Forward reference⇒RBE No.