Ibrahim Sheriff Amirjan v. The Secretary

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07.03.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN Ibrahim Sheriff Amirjan ... Petitioner Vs The Secretary, Ministry of Railways, Government of India, New Delhi.

... Respondent PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.09.2024 to review the respondent's order No.2019/E(O) II3/2 dated 30.08.2019 for alteration of the petitioner's date of birth as 08.10.1970 instead of 30.06.1969 in his service records within a time frame. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Mutharasu For Respondent : Mr.K.Subbu Ranga Bharathi Central Government Counsel

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.09.2024 to

review the respondent's order No.2019/E(O) II3/2 dated 30.08.2019 for alteration of the petitioner's date of birth as 08.10.1970 instead of 30.06.1969 in his service records.

2. The petitioner seeks alteration of his date of birth from 30.06.1969 to 08.10.1970. It is normal rule in service law that any change in date of birth should be given by the employee within a period of 5 years from the date of initial joining in the office. The petitioner had given it beyond the period of five years. The Court wanted the learned counsel for the respondents who had taken notice to examine the records and get necessary instructions. The learned counsel for the petitioner stated that a mandamus must be issued. That cannot be done.

3. Accordingly, the writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. 07.03.2025 dpq Index : Yes /No Speaking Order : Yes/No

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

dpq To The Secretary, Ministry of Railways, Government of India, New Delhi.

07.03.2025