01/12/2010 Boddu Laxmi Rajam Versus The Singareni Collieries Company Limited, Rep. by its Chairman & Managing Director & Others The petitioner joined the service of Singareni Collieries Company Limited, the 1st respondent herein, on 28-10-1975, as Bit Grander. His age was mentioned as 21 years as on the date of joining the duty. The same was reflected in the identity card issued to the petitioner as well as the ‘B’ register, maintained by the Company. In the year 1996, when the petitioner was being referred to medical examination, the Management mentioned his age as 25 years, as on the date of appointment. Immediately, the petitioner made a representation on 11-04-1996, pointing out the discrepancy. No steps were taken thereon, in spite of submission of repeated reminders. On 11-08-2009, the petitioner was served with a notice, informing that he would attain the age of superannuation on 01-10-2010. This was on the basis, that his age as on the date of entering the service was 25 years. The petitioner made a representation once again. He has also approached the Assistant Commissioner of Coal Mines Provident Fund, to furnish the service particulars, according to the record