Correction of Date of Birth In Service Records Cannot Be Claimed As A Matter Of Right: Kerala High Court

In a significant ruling, the High Court has overturned a decision by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Ernakulam Bench, regarding a belated request for correction of date of birth in service records. This decision, anchored on Section 21 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, underscores the importance of adhering to statutory deadlines. Case Background John Mathew, who entered government service on November 7, 1989, had his date of birth recorded as…