S. H. A. RAZA AND BHAGWAN DIN, JJ.

( 1 ) THIS is well-settled that generally the Court should not interfere in the matter of correction of the date of birth, particularly when the representation to correct the date of birth is made at a belated stage. But in this case, we have to consider certain novel features which are not generally found in the case pertaining to correction of date of birth. The petitioner in the Form of High school Examination, mentioned his date of birth as 26. 10. 1941 but the certificate which was issued to him mentioned 1. 2. 1938 as the date of birth. The petitioner in his application for appointment on the post of Development Officer mentioned the same date of birth, which was indicated in the High School Certificate, i. e. , 1. 2. 1938. The petitioner was fortunate enough to be selected as Development Officer in the Life Insurance Corporation of India. At the time of attaining his superannuation on 31. 1. 1996 the petitioner was working as Branch Manager in the life Insurance Corporation of India.

( 2 ) BEFORE joining the services in the Life Insurance Corporation of India as Development Officer, the petitioner on 10. 7. 1970 applied to the Board of High

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