dying in harness rule

Rama mohan Acharya (Querist) 08 December 2009 This query is : Resolved
In one of the writ petition, applicant prayed for compansannte appointment due to death of his father who was employed with the opposite party.It is wothty to note that thefather of the applicant had not died out of and during the course of employment .It was a natural death.The Hon'ble High court in his interim order said".... meanwhile opposite parties are directed to consider the application of the petitioner for his appointment on any suitable post under the dying in harness rule and pass appropriate order within one month."
I want to know
-what is the dying in harness rule?
- Is it different from state to state?
-Is it a statutory obligation?
Can I get some literature or web link on the subject.
Regards

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