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In my school TC they have wrongly updated my caste.


18-Oct-2023 (In Civil Law)
Hi, In my school TC they have wrongly updated my caste name. My actual caste is DevAdiga but it is updated as only Adiga (Brahmin) so we were also unaware of this. Later we have given the same details for all further degree and master degree which I pursued. Actually my original caste has some reservation as it comes under Category 2A but I have not utilized any of the reservations and benefits till completion of my education. As I was a merrit student it didn't bother me for my studies. Now I wanted to change my caste details given in school and henceforth I need to use my original caste name wherever necessary. Kindly suggest the way. I have not availed any benefits of my real caste till now and was in trouble most of the time because the wrong caste updated in TC (school Transfer Certificate) held up me to get more Mark's all the time as it went have any reservations or scholarships. Kindly advise me. Regards, Arun
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Answer #1
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  • No legal caste change: Caste is a hereditary identity under Indian law. Shifting from SC/OBC to General (or vice versa) is not legally allowed.

  • Correction allowed: If the caste shown in a Transfer Certificate (TC) or other documents is wrong due to a clerical or record error, you can apply for correction.

  • How to correct:

    • Submit a written application to the issuing authority (school/college).

    • Attach proof of correct caste (like a caste certificate issued by the competent authority).

    • If the authority denies correction, you can approach the District Education Officer (DEO) or even file a writ petition in the High Court.

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Answer #2
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Hello Sir, As per law laid by Supreme Court caste can not be changed. Your caste depends upon caste of your father or the way you are brought up. However, you can change your name your name from Adiga to DevAdiga by filling a suit for declaration before civil court and making all your studied schools and colleges.
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Answer #3
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In my school TC they have wrongly updated my caste name. My actual caste is DevAdiga but it is updated as only Adiga (Brahmin) so we were also unaware of this. Later we have given the same details for all further degree and master degree which I pursued. Actually my original caste has some reservation as it comes under Category 2A but I have not utilized any of the reservations and benefits till completion of my education.All DevAdigas can claim this benefit In order to get govt concession people are prepared to do anything and every thing So far you have acquiesced to a caste now you cannot change
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Answer #4
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Hi as per your query please note that according to the recent judgement the power is given to tahasildar to change the caste name by filing a petition. Hence you need to to file a suit for declaration and mandatory injunction against the State Govt., represented by Dist., commissioner and Deputy Director of Public instructions. If the same is not accepted then you have to file a declaration suit before the jurisdictional court stating that you belong to DevAdiga caste and the Caste mentioned in the School TC and educational documents are incorrect. Before filing the suit 60 days legal notice us/ sec.80 of Civil Procedure code will have to be issued to the above said . After 60 days you can file a suit. Prior to this please send a notice to the education board and even to your school and then file the suit. The process might take minimum six months duration.
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