Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has issued a significant ruling affirming that an employee cannot alter their recorded date of birth after retirement. This decision was made in the case of a man who was employed at a pulp drawing processor manufacturing unit from 1983 until his retirement in 2006.
Case Details
The employee in question had initially provided his date of birth as March 30, 1952, when he was hired. However, this date was given verbally, without any supporting documentation. After retiring, the employee sought to change the recorded date of birth, a request that has now been denied by the Karnataka High Court.
Court’s Ruling
The High Court’s ruling upholds the principle that once an employee’s date of birth is recorded and accepted by the employer, it cannot be altered after retirement. This ruling reinforces the importance of maintaining accurate and unchangeable records for retirement and pension purposes.
Implications
This decision underscores the necessity for employees to provide accurate documentation of their date of birth at the time of hiring and to ensure that such records are properly maintained throughout their service. It also highlights the importance of adhering to recorded details, which can affect retirement benefits and other official processes.
The ruling is expected to set a precedent for similar cases, reinforcing the legal and administrative standards for maintaining employee records.
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