1. If the change in rating can be done at the discretion of the management then nothing could be done. However if the ratings once fixed become beyond the control of any party then it's case of 420 ipc.

2. FOr this you have to lodge complaint with police for tampering of official data.

3. You can lodge complaint with your current location unless the tampering can only be done from Delhi.

4. Criminal case attains importance only if complaint is lodged at the first possible opportunity. So do the needful at the earliest.

My first question to you is that how did you come to know about this change in the rating

Where were you working during the time of the said appraisal and whether you still continue to work in the position and same place and also whether the subsequent year appraisal rating was also affected or it remains in tact with its original rating? What about the previous year rating?

If all the other years appraisal rating was above average/good/ excellent in the row but only this particular year rating is glaringly adverse, then the chances of some manipulations to tarnish your career are brighter. This matter has to be taken up with your department head first and to be escalated with the top management through proper channel.

You should make a representation in writing to the top management through your head of the department citing the discrepancies and your concern about this affecting your future career including promotions.

You should exhaust the remedies available locally and then should approach legally to this issue when your grievances remain unredressed.

You will get justice if the matter is pursued legally.

1. This is not a criminal case by any stretch of the imagination.

2. The method of reassessment, as laid down in the contract, is sacrosanct and has to be followed.

3. You can challenge the reassessment in the civil court if it has been carried out in violation of the rules.

4. You can file the case in Hyderabad.

5. The time limit is 3 years.

6. You will be asked to explain in the court as to how you discovered the downgrading of your score when the same remains confidential.

1. I personally know about a Bangalore based PSU where personal appraisal was selectively changed adversely to settle score on officers who did not toe lines of their bosses,

2. You should file a criminal case against the appraisers who made the said change adversely,

3. Apply for direction about for forensic examination of change in marks,

4. File the complaint where your apprisal has been done,

5. There is no time bar for filing criminal cases,

6. Yes, you will be questioned how did you come to know about it for which you shall have to construct proper answer like you have been told by your current boss etc.