Judgment 1. Mr.D.Sivaraman learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the respondent and by consent of both the parties, the main writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission. 2. Heard the learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent. 3. The petitioner is seeking for a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to give compassionate appointment to the petitioner on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 17.12.2014. 4. It is the case of the petitioner that his father worked as a Driver in the respondent's Corporation and died on 18.06.2004, while he was in service. It is stated that the petitioner was +2 student at the time of the death of the father and made an application on 15.11.2004, and the respondent through reply dated 20.03.2010, informed the petitioner that his name was entered in the list kept for compassionate appointment and his request will be considered at the time of filling of vacancy. Even though such communication was given, the petitioner's request was not considered so far. Therefore, he made a representation on 17.12.2014, and as the said representation is still pending. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court. 5. Considering the above said facts and circumstances, the second respondent is directed to consider the request of the petitioner seeking for compassionate appointment and pass suitable orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.