Case Note & Summary
The dispute arose from the correction of the appellant's date of birth in the service records of Sarvodaya Shiksha Sadan Inter College, where he was employed as a Chowkidar since 1965. Initially, his date of birth was recorded as 1st January 1933, but it was later corrected to 12th June 1925 based on school records. The Principal issued a notice to the appellant regarding this correction, which he did not contest further, leading to its finality. The appellant later challenged the order fixing his pension based on the corrected date of retirement, which was set as 30th June 1985. The learned Single Judge ruled in favor of the appellant, stating the correction was illegal and reinstated his service until 31st January 1993. However, the Division Bench reversed this decision, asserting that the matter had been conclusively decided and could not be reopened. The Supreme Court, upon reviewing the case, found the reasoning of the Division Bench sound and dismissed the appeal, directing the authorities to disburse the appellant's dues as per the Division Bench's order within two months.
Headnote
A) Administrative Law - Correction of Service Records - Finality of Administrative Decisions - Not mentioned - The appellant's date of birth was corrected based on school records, and the correction was not challenged further, rendering it final. The court upheld the Division Bench's decision that the learned Single Judge could not reopen the matter. Held that the correction was valid and binding (Paras 2-3).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the correction of the appellant's date of birth in service records was valid and binding.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the Division Bench's ruling that the correction of the appellant's date of birth was valid and binding. The court directed the authorities to disburse all dues to the appellant as per the Division Bench's order within two months.
Law Points
- Service records
- correction of date of birth
- finality of administrative decisions
- pension calculation
