Central Information Commission Judgements

Mangat Ram Sharma vs Slum And Jj Dept. Mcd on 8 October, 2008

Central Information Commission
Mangat Ram Sharma vs Slum And Jj Dept. Mcd on 8 October, 2008
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                                      Decision No.CIC/WB/A/2007/01646/SG/00023
                                     Appeal No. CIC/WB/A/2007/01646
Relevant Facts emerging from the Appeal

Appellant              Mangat Ram Sharma
                       13 A / 77 - 78, WEA
                       Karol Bagh, New Delhi
...
Respondent             Mr K S Premi,
                       DC & Public Information Officer,
                       Slum and JJ Dept. MCD.
                       Room No. 8
                       Punarvas Bhawan, IP Estate
                       New Delhi - 110002         ...

Applicant sought copy of a particular Policy dated 1952 regarding allotment of flats for
rehabilitation, and details of subsequent changes in that policy. Public Information Officer
replied that no such policy is existent. He also informed that in view of the non existent of
such policy, reply of subsequent question is not possible. First appellate Authority also
upheld this order. Then he filed second appeal.
He contends that such a policy exists, and the PIO is giving false information.

Relevant Facts emerging during Hearing:

The following were present
Appellant: Mangat Ram Sharma
Respondent: D.P.Ture, PIO
The appellant was asked if he can show any basis for claiming the existence of the policy of
1952 which he is referring to. He is able to offer no evidence to show the existence of such a
policy. In view of this the appeal cannot be sustained.

Decision:

The appeal is dismissed.

This decision is announced in open chamber. .
Notice of this decision be given free of cost to the parties.

(Shailesh Gandhi)
Information Commissioner
Date: 8 October, 2008