Service Date of Birth Change: Supreme Court’s Final Verdict

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has delivered a crucial judgment on service date of birth change requests. The court firmly ruled that civil servants cannot alter their birth dates near retirement to extend their service tenure. This landmark decision protects the integrity of government service records.

The Case of the Government Employee Age Correction

A civil servant named Muhammad Khaliq Mandokhail served for 22 years without any complaint about his recorded birth date. Suddenly, as he approached retirement, he sought a government employee age correction. He managed to get his educational board and NADRA records changed from 1959 to 1963. This manipulation would have given him four additional years of service.

Why the Civil Service Record Alteration Failed

The Supreme Court examined the evidence carefully. The civil servant’s original documents consistently showed his birth year as 1959. His school certificates, CNIC, and official seniority lists all confirmed this date. The court discovered he initiated this civil service record alteration only when retirement became imminent. This timing revealed his true intention to prolong his employment illegally.

The Illegal Retirement Age Dispute

The court emphasized that a genuine retirement age dispute requires early action. Government rules allow corrections only within two years of joining service and only for clerical errors. This employee waited 22 years before raising the issue. The judges declared that such last-minute changes undermine the entire civil service structure and create unfair advantages.

The Problem with Service Book Amendment

The civil servant argued that his service book showed the later birth date. However, the court clarified that a service book amendment cannot override all other official records. The service book is just one document among many. When all other records including academic certificates and CNIC show a consistent date, the service book alone cannot justify changes.

The Court’s Strong Message on Employment Tenure Extension

The Supreme Court strongly condemned this attempt at employment tenure extension. The judges stated that educational boards act illegally when they change dates without proper court declarations. They described the entire process as mala fide and based on extraneous considerations. The court dismissed the petition to discourage similar future attempts.

Key Lessons for Civil Servants

This judgment provides essential guidance for all government employees. First, verify your birth date accuracy at the time of joining service. Second, request corrections within the first two years if needed. Finally, understand that service date of birth change requests near retirement will always face strict judicial scrutiny and likely rejection.

Conclusion: Maintain Record Integrity

The Supreme Court’s ruling ensures fairness and transparency in civil service. Government employees must maintain honest records throughout their careers. The judiciary will firmly reject any attempts to manipulate government employee age correction for personal benefit, especially when retirement approaches.

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