( 1 ) RULE, returnable forthwith. Counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents waives service. By consent taken up for hearing and final disposal. ( 2 ) ONE Ambadas Shekappa Malve was working as an Assistant Sub- inspector in the R. P. F. Department of the Central Railway at Kurduwadi. He expired on 13th November, 1998 while in service, leaving behind him the following legal heirs :