JUDGMENT Aparesh Kumar Singh, J. - Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the Central Coalfields Limited. 2. Husband of the petitioner died on 12.08.1999 in harness while working as Short Fire Khalasi, Upper Nakari-3, Bhurkunda Colliery under the Respondent C.C.L. Death certificate issued by the Ramakrishna Mission, Sanatorium, Ranchi in support thereof is enclosed as Annexure-2. She informed the respondent no.4 about the death vide Annexure-3 dated 13.03.2000. Claim for monetary compensation was made through application dated 05.12.2003 (Annexure-4). 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that being an illiterate lady petitioner could not pursue the cause of action earlier though some representations have been filed belatedly thereafter. As per the service excerpts of the employee, petitioner was aged about 42 years at the time of death of her husband. She would be entitled for monetary compensation in terms of Clause 9.5.0 of NCWA till the age of 60 years. Therefore, she is compelled to approach this Court. 4. Learned counsel for the CCL has not obtained instruction in the matter as it has been taken for the first time. However, she submits that if so directed, appropriate order would be passed by the competent authority/ respondent no.4, Project Officer, Bhurkunda Colliery, CCL, Patratu, Ramgarh after scrutiny of the relevant records of the deceased employee and the locus and eligibility of the petitioner. 5. Considered the submission of learned counsel for the parties in the light of the relevant material facts pleaded, taken note above. In the circumstances described by the petitioner, at this stage, without expressing anything on the merits of the claim, this Court is of the opinion that her claim be decided by the competent authority/ respondent no.4 in accordance with law after scrutiny of the relevant service records of the deceased employee and the locus and identity of the petitioner. Let such decision be taken by competent authority / respondent no.4 within a reasonable time preferably 12 weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order along with fresh representation of the petitioner. Dependent upon such determination, admissible dues if any, be released without any unreasonable delay, thereafter. 6. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly.