Central Information Commission Judgements

Shri. Rama Shankar Pandey vs I.O.C.L. on 2 December, 2009

Central Information Commission
Shri. Rama Shankar Pandey vs I.O.C.L. on 2 December, 2009
               Central Information Commission
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                                                          Decision No.4750/IC(A)/2009

                                                          F. No.CIC/MA/C/2009/000252

                                                        Dated, the 2nd December, 2009

Name of the Appellant:                 Shri. Rama Shankar Pandey

Name of the Public Authority:          I.O.C.L.

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Facts

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1. The appellant has sought for action taken report on a representation
submitted by him to the Chairman of the respondent. In response to his RTI
application, the CPIO has furnished a point-wise response. Yet, the appellant is
not satisfied. Hence, this complaint before the Commission.

Decision:

2. The appellant has asked for information in the form of various queries
relating to redressal of his grievances, which are not covered under section 2(f)
of the Act, which requires that the desired information should relate to a public
activity and that it should be available in any material form. The appellant is
accordingly advised to seek information as per section 2(f) and (j) of the Act. If
necessary, he should seek inspection of the relevant documents so as to identify
the documents. The appellant is accordingly advised.

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“If you don’t ask, you don’t get.” – Mahatma Gandhi

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3. Since there is no denial of information u/s 8 (1) of the Act, this appeal is
considered unnecessary and is thus disposed of.

Sd/-

(Prof. M.M. Ansari)
Central Information Commissioner ii

Authenticated true copy:

(M.C. Sharma)
Deputy Registrar

Name & address of Parties:

1. Shri. Rama Shankar Pandey, E-27 Pragatipur colony, Ratapur, Rai Bariely
(U.P.)

2. Shri. Satish Kumar, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Corporate Office, Plot
No.3079/3 Sadique Nagar, J.B. Tito Marg, New Delhi – 110 049.

3. The Appellate Authority, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Corporate Office, Plot
No.3079/3 Sadique Nagar, J.B. Tito Marg, New Delhi – 110 049.

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“All men by nature desire to know.” – Aristotle

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