JUDGMENT :

(J.J. Munir, J.)

1. This writ petition is directed against an order dated 07.07.1995 passed by the Chief Superintendent, Women Hospital, Varanasi altering the petitioner's date of birth from that recorded in her service-book to 18.01.1956. The one originally recorded is 18.01.1963. Also, under challenge is an order dated 05.09.2014 passed by the Chief Medical Superintendent, Government Women Hospital, Varanasi, affirming the fact that the petitioner's date of birth, according to the medical certificate issued by the Chief Medical Officer, Varanasi and recorded in her service-book is 18.01.1956. Thus, by the orders impugned, the respondents have advanced the petitioner's date of birth, originally recorded in her service-book, by as much as seven years hastening her superannuation.

2. The petitioner says that she hails from the caste known as Valmiki (a Scheduled Caste). She is illiterate and can barely sign her name in a clumsy hand. An advertisement was issued by the Chief Medical Officer, Varanasi for recruitment of sweepers at the Government Hospital, Varanasi. No educational qualifications were prescribed for the said post. The petitioner, being qualified for the post