(1.) The petitioner has prayed for the issue of a writ of certiorarified mandamus to call for the records in order Ref. No.S2/17299/92/S dated 22.12.92 on the file of the 3rd respondent and quash the same and direct respondents 1 to 3 to alter his date of birth as 27.9.1948 in his service register instead of the existing entry.
(2.) Heard Mr.J.James, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.M.Jagadeesan, learned counsel appearing for respondents 1 to 3. With the consent of either side, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.
(3.) The petitioner claims that he was born at Madurai on 27.9.1948 and was baptised at St.Joseph's Church, Gnanaolipuram, Madurai on 10.10.1948. The petitioner's date of birth has been recorded as 27.9.1948 in the municipal records.