S. K. Dhaon, J.

1. This petition, at the instance of a student of St. Joseph College, Allahabad (hereinafter referred to as the (College) stems from the orders passed by the Inspector of Anglo-Indian Schools (hereinafter referred to as the Inspector) refusing to enter the correct date of birth of the petitioner in the records of the college.

2. Standing counsel has accepted notice on behalf of the Inspector. Shri P. K. Mukherji has put in appearance on behalf of the Principal of the college. A counter affidavit has been filed on behalf of the principle of the college. The petitioner has not been formally admitted as yet. However, with the consent of the counsel for the parties this petition is being disposed of finally. St. Joseph College/School, an Anglo-Indian School, is governed by the Code of Regulations for Anglo-Indian Schools, U P The College/School is recognised by the I.S.C.E. Board.,

3. The petitioner studied opto class VIII in Bal Bharti Nursery School, Allahabad. He left that school on 30-4-1985. A transfer certificate was issued to him by the Principal of the said School on 30-8-1985. In this certificate his date of birth is noted as 15-7-1973. In the year 1985