Himachal Road Transp. Corpn. & Anr vs Hukam Chand

The Supreme Court held that the alteration of the respondent's date of birth from 11.1.1948 to 2.5.1945 was valid as it was based on the respondent's own voluntary declaration made in his pension claim papers dated 3.3.2003. The Court emphasized that compliance with principles of natural justice is necessary only when an employee denies misconduct or does not consent to changes in employment terms. The conviction under the criminal case was not the sole reason for the change, and the respondent's appeal against the conviction did not negate his prior admission of the altered date of birth. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the Tribunal's decision to continue the respondent's service until 31.1.2006 and grant him salary benefits for the intervening period.