Central Information Commission
Complaint No.CIC/SM/C/2008/00075
Right to Information Act2005Under Section (18)
Dated: 22 June 2010
Name of the Complainant : Shri Umeshwar Singh,
Social Worker,
Gram Rampur, Post Aaiyara,
Dist Arwal, Bihar.
Name of the Public Authority : CPIO, Punjab National Bank,
R Block, Chanakya Place,
Patna800 001.
The Branch Manager,
Punjab National Bank,
Imamganj Branch,
Patna.
2. In our notice dated 24 May 2010, we had specifically directed the CPIO to
appear before us in person or through a representative to explain the reasons for
delay. The copy of the order had been sent to him well in advance. Nevertheless,
neither the CPIO nor anyone on his behalf turned up today during the hearing. We
viewed this very seriously. We could have taken a decision to impose the penalty in
terms of Section 20(1) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act since he did not think it
necessary to present his views or explanation before us.
3. However, we want to give him another opportunity to present his case before
us in the matter of delay in responding to the application. We are fixing the next date
of hearing on 30 July 2010. The CPIO is directed to appear before us (at Room No. 8,
Club Building, Old JNU Campus, New Delhi) on that date at 11.45 a.m. failing which it
would be presumed that he has nothing to explain in the matter and the penalty in
terms of the above provision would be imposed on the CPIO. Please note that no
separate notice shall be issued in this regard and this order be treated as the notice
for hearing.
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4. Copies of this order be given free of cost to the parties.
(Satyananda Mishra)
Information Commissioner
Authenticated true copy. Additional copies of orders shall be supplied against application and
payment of the charges prescribed under the Act to the CPIO of this Commission.
(Vijay Bhalla)
Assistant Registrar
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