Central Information Commission Judgements

Mr.Dhruba Charan Behra vs Ministry Of Home Affairs on 31 October, 2011

Central Information Commission
Mr.Dhruba Charan Behra vs Ministry Of Home Affairs on 31 October, 2011
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                                                                No.CIC/SS/C/2011/000633
                                                              Dated, the 31st October, 2011

Name of complainant :                               Dhruba Charan Behra, Orissa

Name of respondent :                             BSF Jammu.
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O R D E R

The Commission has received a complaint dated 20.9..2011 from Shri 
Dhruba   Charan   Behra,   Dhenkanal,   Orissa,   against   non­furnishing   of 
information   by   Central   Public   Information   Officer,   Border   Security   Force, 
Jammu, to his RTI request dated 12.1.2011.  Copy of the complaint is annexed 
herewith.

2. From perusal of the papers submitted by the complainant, it is observed 
that complainant’s RTI request was replied to by the CPIO, BSF, Jammu, vide 
letter dated Estt.II/SHQ(J)/RTI­05/2011/5451­54 dated 2.4.2011.

3. The complainant has not availed the first appellate channel u/s 19(1) of 
the RTI Act.   In order to avoid multiple proceedings in appeal and complaint, 
the complainant is advised to file his first appeal against the decision of PIO 
before the Appellate Authority, BSF, Jammu.

4. On receipt of first appeal from the complainant, the appellate authority 
is   directed   to   dispose   it   of   through   a   speaking   order   within   four   weeks   of 
receipt of the first appeal.

5. If the complainant is not satisfied with the reply received from AA, he is 
at liberty to file second appeal before the Commission u/s 19(3) within the 
prescribed time limit.

 

The complaint is disposed of with above directions.

( Sushma Singh )
Information Commissioner
 31.10.2011

Authenticated true copy:

( D. C. Singh )
Deputy Registrar

Copy to:

1. The   Central   Public   Information   Officer   &   DIG,   Sector   Headquarter, 
Border Security Force, Paloura Camp, Jammu (J&K) Pin 181124.

2. Appellate Authority & Inspector General, Sector Headquarter, Border 
Security Force, Paloura Camp, Jammu (J&K) Pin 181124.

3. Shri   Bhruba   Charan   Behera,   Village   Oringia   Balisahi,   P.O. 

Mathakargola,   P.S.   Kamakshyanagar,   District   Dhenkanal   (Orissa).   K. 
Sharma, C/o Shri Rajendra Singh, New Bank Colony, Saraidhelqa, Steel 
Gate, Dhanbad­828127