Central Information Commission
CIC/AD/A/2010/000357
Dated April 30, 2010
Name of the Appellant : Mr. A.K. Tripathi
Name of the Public Authority : Western Railway, Ahmedabad
Background
1. The Applicant filed his RTI Request on 24.07.2009, with the PIO Western Railway, New
Delhi, seeking zerox copies of the tenders, file notings besides information against
miscellaneous issues. The PIO replied on 27.08.2009 providing point wise information.
Against point No. 1 he stated that no such tenders as sought by the Appellant was floated
by the office of the CMSADI. Being aggrieved with this reply, the Applicant filed his First
Appeal on 24.09.2009 commenting on the replies furnished by the PIO. The Appellate
Authority replied on 23.10.2009 providing further clarification against each of the
Applicant’s comments. Still not satisfied, the Applicant filed his Second Appeal on
04.01.2010 indicating the missing information.
2. The Bench of Mrs. Annapurna Dixit, Information Commissioner, scheduled the hearing
for April 30, 2010.
3. Dr. S.S. Rathode, Chief Medical Superintendent represented the Public Authority and
was heard by video conferencing
4. The Appellant and his Assistant Mr. R.C. Sharma were also present at the NIC studio.
Decision
5. After hearing both sides, the Commission directs the PIO to allow the Appellant to
inspect all the relevant files and to provide him copies of documents he requires. With regard to
point no. 4, relating to statements obtained from employees in connection with the case,
information may not be provided u/s 8 (1) (g) of the RTI Act, 2005, as disclosure of the contents
of the statements may endanger the physical safety of the concerned individuals.
6. The Appeal is accordingly disposed of.
(Annapurna Dixit)
Information Commissioner
Authenticated true copy:
(G. Subramanian)
Deputy Registrar
Cc:
1. Mr. A.K. Tripathi,
B/30, Shiv Poojan Duplex,
Chandkheda,
Ahmadabad,
Gujrat 382424
2. The Public Information Officer,
Western railway,
Divisional Railway Manager’s Office,
Ahmadabad Division,
Ahmadabad
3. The Appellate Authority,
Western railway,
Divisional Railway Manager’s Office,
Ahmadabad Division,
Ahmadabad
4. Officer in charge, NIC
5. Press E Group, CIC