Central Information Commission
File No.CIC/SM/A/2009/001035
Right to Information Act2005Under Section (19)
Dated: 23 July 2010
Name of the Appellant : Smt. Sadhna Gupta
House No. B4/41,
Safdarjung Enclave,
New Delhi - 110 029.
Name of the Public Authority : CPIO, State Bank of India,
Local Head Office,
11, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi - 110 029.
The Appellant was present along with Shri P.S. Sharma.
On behalf of the Respondent, the following were present:
(i) Shri Anil Kumar Baheti, Manager (Law),
(ii) Shri Mukesh Nagpal, CM,
2. In our order dated 10 June 2010, we had directed the CPIO to appear
before us to explain the reasons for delay in providing the information. During
the hearing today, the representatives of the CPIO appeared to present their
case. The Appellant herself was also present.
3. We heard the submissions of the CPIO. The CPIO has also furnished his
written explanation. We carefully examined the submissions of the CPIO, both
oral and written. We are satisfied that he had reasonable cause in providing
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the information somewhat late. Therefore, we do not propose to impose any
penalty on him.
4. However, during the hearing, the Appellant submitted that she was yet to
be shown all the records relating to her queries. Although the Respondents
claimed to have shown all available records, nevertheless we would once again
direct the CPIO to ensure that whatever remaining records are available on this
case, those also should be shown to the Appellant within 15 working days from
the receipt of this order. The CPIO shall also provide the original title deeds, if
admissible under the Bank’s rules, or at least the copy of it to the Appellant
within the same period. In case no record other than what has already been
shown is available, the CPIO shall inform the Appellant accordingly in a sworn
affidavit.
5. The Commission order accordingly.
6. 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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