In a significant decision taken on the definition of family to provide employment on compassionate grounds to a member of the deceased government employee, the State Government has decided to consider for employment the children of second wife, who is not legally married.
The circular, coming into effect immediately, was issued to clarify on the matter on Saturday by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms and is based on Supreme Court order on February 24, 2022.
The employment in Government on compassionate grounds is determined by Karnataka Civil Services (Recruitment on Compassionate grounds) Rules of 1996 to provide employment to one person from the family of deceased. While the rule 3 determines the qualification, the rule 2 defines family that includes wife, husband, son and daughter.
