In the Central Information Commission
at
New Delhi
File No: CIC/AD/A/2011/000015
Date of Hearing : February 4, 2011
Date of Decision : February 4, 2011
Parties:
Applicant
Shri D.S.Chauhan
Asst. Station Director
All India Radio
18, Vidhan Sabha Marg
Lucknow
The Applicant was heard through audio
Respondents
Prasar Bharati
O/o DDA(P)
DG:AIR
Akashwani Bhawan
Parliament Street
New Delhi
Represented by : Shri P.C.Gupta, PIO, Shri S.R.Pandey, Consultant and Shri I.B.Kumar, Asst.
Information Commissioner : Mrs. Annapurna Dixit
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Decision Notice
The PIO is directed to inform the No. of pages of the roster register as also the amount payable @ Rs.2/ per
page as photocopying charges to the Appellant within 5 days of receipt of this Order and to provide copies of
pages of the register within 15 days of receipt of the additional fees from the Appellant.
In the Central Information Commission
at
New Delhi
File No: CIC/AD/A/2011/000015
ORDER
Background
1. The Applicant filed an RTI application dt.18.3.10 with the CPIO, AIR seeking information regarding
the posts reserved for ST candidates (roster pointwise) in respect of Programme Executive cadre
from S.No.1 to 600 according to Draft Seniority lists as per the format given by him. Shri
M.D.Sundriyal, PIO replied on 13.5.10 stating that information sought is not available in the form it
has been sought and moreover, collection and compilation of the same would disproportionately
divert the resources of the Public Authority and denied the information u/s 7(9) of the RTI Act. Not
satisfied with the reply, the Applicant filed an appeal dt.15.6.10 with the Appellate Authority stating
that the information sought is in public interest for ST employees of AIR, such dispensable
information ought to be available with the CPIO since GoI have issued instructions from time to time
for maintenance of Roster Register for reserved candidates/vacancies to protect their right and
service safeguards under the Constitution of India. Ms.Mridula Ghai, Appellate Authority replied on
20.7.10 directing the CPIO to recheck the records and provide the updated information. She also
invited the Applicant to inspect the records. Shri A.K.Lal, CPIO replied on 26.7.10 stating that in
compliance with the Appellate authority’s order, the records have been rechecked and the position
as stated in letter dt.13.5.10 stands . The Applicant then wrote a letter dt.20.8.10 to the Appellate
Authority stating that due to financial constraint and health problems, he is unable to come to New
Delhi to inspect the records. On not receiving any further reply, he filed a second appeal dt.29.9.10
before CIC.
Decision
2. During the hearing, the Respondents reiterated that the information is not maintained in the format
sought by the Appellant and that it is next to impossible to compile the information in the way it has
been sought ie. yearwise. The Respondent also stated that the Appellant is very well aware of the
difficulty in providing the information since he is an employee of AIR. He added that what is
available is a running register which runs into approximately 250 pages which can be provided. The
Appellant who was heard over the telephone admitted that he is aware that information is not
available in the format in which he is seeking it and stated that he would be satisfied if a copy of the
entire roster register is provided to him and also offered to pay for the photocopying charges for all
the pages.
3. In view the Appellant’s request , the PIO is hereby directed to inform the No. of pages of the roster
register as also the amount payable @ Rs.2/ per page as photocopying charges to the Appellant
within 5 days of receipt of this Order and to provide copies of pages of the register within 15 days
of receipt of the additional fees from the Appellant.
4. The appeal is disposed of with the above directions.
(Annapurna Dixit)
Information Commissioner
Authenticated true copy
(G.Subramanian)
Deputy Registrar
Cc:
1. Shri D.S.Chauhan
Asst. Station Director
All India Radio
18, Vidhan Sabha Marg
Lucknow
2. The Public Information Officer
Prasar Bharati
O/o DDA(P)
DG:AIR
Akashwani Bhawan
Parliament Street
New Delhi
3. The Appellate Authority
Prasar Bharati
O/o Director (A)
DG:AIR
Akashwani Bhawan
Parliament Street
New Delhi
4. Officer Incharge, NIC