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Central Information Commission
2nd Floor, August Kranti Bhawan,
Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110 066
Website: www.cic.gov.in
No.CIC/SS/C/2011/000633
Dated, the 31st October, 2011
Name of complainant : Dhruba Charan Behra, Orissa
Name of respondent : BSF Jammu.
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O R D E R
The Commission has received a complaint dated 20.9..2011 from Shri
Dhruba Charan Behra, Dhenkanal, Orissa, against nonfurnishing of
information by Central Public Information Officer, Border Security Force,
Jammu, to his RTI request dated 12.1.2011. Copy of the complaint is annexed
herewith.
2. From perusal of the papers submitted by the complainant, it is observed
that complainant’s RTI request was replied to by the CPIO, BSF, Jammu, vide
letter dated Estt.II/SHQ(J)/RTI05/2011/545154 dated 2.4.2011.
3. The complainant has not availed the first appellate channel u/s 19(1) of
the RTI Act. In order to avoid multiple proceedings in appeal and complaint,
the complainant is advised to file his first appeal against the decision of PIO
before the Appellate Authority, BSF, Jammu.
4. On receipt of first appeal from the complainant, the appellate authority
is directed to dispose it of through a speaking order within four weeks of
receipt of the first appeal.
5. If the complainant is not satisfied with the reply received from AA, he is
at liberty to file second appeal before the Commission u/s 19(3) within the
prescribed time limit.
The complaint is disposed of with above directions.
( Sushma Singh )
Information Commissioner
31.10.2011
Authenticated true copy:
( D. C. Singh )
Deputy Registrar
Copy to:
1. The Central Public Information Officer & DIG, Sector Headquarter,
Border Security Force, Paloura Camp, Jammu (J&K) Pin 181124.
2. Appellate Authority & Inspector General, Sector Headquarter, Border
Security Force, Paloura Camp, Jammu (J&K) Pin 181124.
3. Shri Bhruba Charan Behera, Village Oringia Balisahi, P.O.
Mathakargola, P.S. Kamakshyanagar, District Dhenkanal (Orissa). K.
Sharma, C/o Shri Rajendra Singh, New Bank Colony, Saraidhelqa, Steel
Gate, Dhanbad828127