In Brief
A coal company employee sought to correct his date of birth in service records from 04.03.1950 to 20.01.1955 after 28 years of employment and four years after retirement. The employee claimed his matriculation certificate showed the later date. The Supreme Court held that such corrections at the fag end of service cannot be entertained, despite documentary evidence. The Court noted the employee had multiple opportunities to seek correction (in 1987 and 1998) but did not, and had himself repeatedly confirmed the original date in official forms. Allowing such corrections after three decades would unfairly affect junior employees' seniority and promotions. The Court set aside the High Court orders and dismissed the claim.
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