Central Information Commission
CIC/AD/A/2009/001692
Dated April 30, 2010
Name of the Appellant : Mr. A.K. Tripathi
Name of the Public Authority : Western Railway, Ahmedabad
Background
1. The Applicant filed his RTI Request on 04.05.2009, with the PIO Western Railway, New
Delhi, seeking information against 10 points with reference to tender process for
Cleaning of DugWell, Septic Tanks, Soak Pit and Aquaprivi in the Jurisdiction of
HI/Palanpur from Palanpur to Unjha, Palanpur to Lakadia. The PIO replied on
20.05.2009 providing some information and against point 9 informing the Applicant that
documents can not be provided since the case is being processed as SF11 has been
issued. With regards to points no. 10 and 11, he stated that no material information
available in the file has been sought. Being aggrieved with this reply, the Applicant filed
his first Appeal on 25.05.2009 stating that the information against points 5, 9, 10, and 11
has not been provided. On not receiving any reply from the Appellate Authority, the
Applicant filed his Second Appeal on 05.10.2009 stating that the Respondent has
intentionally given him incomplete and misleading information and requesting for the
information once again.
2. The Bench of Mrs. Annapurna Dixit, Information Commissioner, scheduled the hearing
for April 30, 2010.
3. Dr. S.S. Rathode, Chief Medical Superintendent represented the Public Authority through
video conferencing.
4. The Applicant and his Assistant Mr. R.C. Sharma were heard through video
conferencing.
Decision
5. The Commission directs the PIO to provide the complete information sought in Paras9,
10, and 11 of the Second Appeal.
6. The Appeal is accordingly disposed of.
(Annapurna Dixit)
Information Commissioner
Authenticated true copy:
(G. Subramanian)
Deputy Registrar
Cc:
1. Mr. A.K. Tripathi,
B/30, Shiv Poojan Duplex,
Chandkheda,
Ahmadabad,
Gujrat 382424
2. The Public Information Officer,
Western railway,
Divisional Railway Manager’s Office,
Ahmadabad Division,
Ahmadabad
3. The Appellate Authority,
Western railway,
Divisional Railway Manager’s Office,
Ahmadabad Division,
Ahmadabad
4. Officer in charge, NIC
5. Press E Group, CIC