(1.) Heard Mr. Ch. Robinchandra, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr. Athouba, learned G.A. appearing for the respondents.
(2.) Prayer in the writ petition reads as follows :
(3.) Present writ petitioner is the wife/widow of late L. Ibotombi Singh, Ex-Work-Charged Khalasi of I.F.C. Department, Government of Manipur. Her husband was initially appointed to the post of Khalasi on Work-Charged basis vide office order even No. 209 dated 28.12.1989. On his appointment he was posted at Thoubal Project Division - I. But, unfortunately, he died on 18.01.2007 while in service. During his life time he had rendered 17 years, 17 days service continuously without any break till he died on 18.01.2007.