My father, a government employee in West Bengal, passed away five years ago while in service. I applied for a job on compassionate grounds immediately, within six months of his passing. However, I haven’t received any response. What should I do now?

As a government employee’s dependent, you are eligible for compassionate appointment under the relevant rules. You should approach the concerned department again with a formal representation, highlighting your application’s status and the time elapsed. If there is no response within a reasonable time, you can seek legal recourse through a writ petition in the High Court of Calcutta.