Rectification of Change of Father and Initials in Educational Marks Card

Background

The issue at hand involves the rectification of a student''s educational marks card to reflect the correct name of the father, including the addition of initials. The legal documents provided outline a case where a plaintiff sought to correct the name on their educational records, which had been incorrectly recorded.

Key Findings

Court''s Observations

1. Permission Granted for Rectification: The Deputy Director of Public Instructions (respondent No.3) granted permission for the rectification of the plaintiff''s name, which included the correction of spelling and the addition of initials. This was communicated to the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (respondent No.2) Anantha Adiga P. N. VS Government of Karnataka - Karnataka (2019).

2. Admission Register Correction: The correction was duly made in the Admission Register maintained by the school (respondent No.4) after the permission was granted. However, the Board initially rejected the request for rectification due to a lack of awareness of this correction at the time of their endorsement Anantha Adiga P. N. VS Government of Karnataka - Karnataka (2019).

3. Undertaking by Respondents: The High Court Government Pleader for respondents Nos.1 to 3 acknowledged the oversight and indicated that the Board was prepared to carry out the necessary rectification in the SSLC marks card, as the correction had been made in the Admission Register Anantha Adiga P. N. VS Government of Karnataka - Karnataka (2019).

Legal Precedents

• Public Document Requirement: In similar cases, courts have emphasized the importance of public documents (e.g., birth certificates, Aadhaar cards) in supporting name changes. For instance, in cases where a father’s name was changed in educational certificates, the courts directed that changes should reflect the name as per public documents Sadanand VS Central Board of Secondary Education - Delhi (2023)Anshu VS Central Board Of Secondary Education - Punjab and Haryana (2018).

• No Change of Caste Implication: It was clarified that changes in the father''s name in educational certificates should not imply a change in caste, which could affect eligibility for reservations or benefits Sadanand VS Central Board of Secondary Education - Delhi (2023).

Recommendations

• Immediate Action: It is recommended that the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board proceed with the rectification of the SSLC marks card to reflect the correct name of the father as P.N. Anantha Adiga within the stipulated time frame of thirty days, as directed by the court Anantha Adiga P. N. VS Government of Karnataka - Karnataka (2019).

• Documentation: Ensure that all necessary public documents supporting the name change are submitted to facilitate the rectification process. This may include the corrected Admission Register and any other relevant identification documents.

• Monitoring Compliance: Follow up with the Board to confirm that the rectification has been completed and that the new marks card is issued without further delay.

Conclusion

The court has recognized the validity of the plaintiff''s request for rectification based on the permissions granted and the corrections made in the Admission Register. The Board''s readiness to comply with the rectification order is a positive step towards resolving the issue. It is crucial to act promptly to ensure that the educational records accurately reflect the student''s identity as per the legal provisions and public documents.

References: Anantha Adiga P. N. VS Government of Karnataka - Karnataka (2019)Sadanand VS Central Board of Secondary Education - Delhi (2023)Anshu VS Central Board Of Secondary Education - Punjab and Haryana (2018)