Central Information Commission Judgements

Mr. Subhamoy Dasgupta vs Ministry Of Defence on 30 May, 2011

Central Information Commission
Mr. Subhamoy Dasgupta vs Ministry Of Defence on 30 May, 2011
                CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION
                Room No. 308, B-Wing, August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066


                                    File No.CIC/SM/C/2009/000693
                                            CIC/SM/C/2009/000774
                                            CIC/LS/C/2009/000682

Complainant                     :         Subhamoy Dasgupta
Respondent                      :         Chief Engineer, Shilong Zone (Military Engineering Services)
Date of hearing                 :         30.5.2011
Date of decision                :         30.5.2011

FACTS

The matter is heard today dated 30.5.2011. Appellant present. The
public authority is represented by Lt. Col. Nar Singh.

2. The matter, in short, is that the appellant is a Jr. Engineer in MIS.
While serving in the jurisdiction of Chief Engineer, Shilong Zone, he was given
adverse remarks by the Superintending Engineer for the year 2005-06. He had made a
representation against the remarks which was rejected by the competent authority. In
the appeal memo filed before this Commission he has requested for the following:-

    " a)             Expunge all adverse remarks.
      b)             Clearance of his TA/DA claims amounting to Rs. 10,510/-."

2. After hearing both the parties, it is explained to the appellant that this
Commission does not have the authority to expunge the adverse remarks. However, the
appellant has the liberty to inspect the relevant documents and to take extracts there-
from. As regards para (b) above, the Commission advises Lt. Col. Nar Singh to take
urgent steps to clear the appellant’s pending TA/DA bills as per prevailing rules. He is
expected to convey his decision to the appellant in 06 weeks time.

3. This disposes of all the matters.

Sd/-

(M.L. Sharma)
Central 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.

(K.L. Das)
Deputy Registrar
Address of parties :-

1. The Lt. Col. & CPIO
SO-I (Legal),
HQ Chief Engineer, Shilong Zone,
Spread Eagle Falls,
Shilong-793011

2. Shri Subhamoy Dasgupta
Jr. Engineer, Engineer Services,
O/o The GE Gangtok,
771 FPO, C/o 99 APO,
Pin- 900771