In the Central Information Commission
at
New Delhi
File No: CIC/AD/A/2011/000892
Date of Hearing : June 27, 2011
Date of Decision: June 27, 2011
Parties:
Applicant
Mr. Dr. Pranvir Singh
C 36, Sector 51,
Kendriya Vihar, Noida
The Applicant was present at the hearing.
Respondents
Ministry of Railways
Railway Board,
Rail Bhawan
New Delhi
Represented by: Mr. S.C.Krishna, US (Confdl) II, Ministry of Railways,
New Delhi
Mr. Avinash, S.O., Ministry of Railways
Information Commissioner : Mrs. Annapurna Dixit
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In the Central Information Commission
at
New Delhi
File No: CIC/AD/A/2011/000892
ORDER
Background
1. The Applicant filed an RTI application dt. 20042010, with the CPIO, Railway Board, Railway Bhawan, New
Delhi, stating that he is presently posted as Sr. DMO (SAG) Panipat and has been superseded by his juniors
in the DPCs held during 1995, 1996, 1997,1998,1999, and 2000. In this connection, he also sought various
information related to the DPC meetings against 6 points. The PIO replied on 02072010 . (Reply not
available). The Applicant filed his 1st appeal on 20052010 stating that the CPIO has returned his postal
order with the objection that it has not been drawn in favour of Pay & Account Officer, Railway Board, New
Delhi. He requested for the information once again. He again appealed to the first Appellate Authority on 26
072010 on receipt of a communication from the CPIO through which he was denied the copies of DPC
proceedings under Section 8 (1) (j) of the RTI Act, 2005. On not receiving any reply from the First Appellate
Authority, the Applicant filed his 2nd appeal before the Commission on 12022011, requesting the
Commission to direct the Appellate Authority to provide him with the information and stating that the High
Court of Delhi has already directed the Department to provide him the information .
Decision
2. After hearing both sides, the Commission directs the PIO to furnish certified copies of the
all the DPC proceedings as sought by the Appellant in his RTI application, while invoking, if required,
Section 10 (1) of the RTI Act, 2005, to sever the identities of the members of the Committee in each case.
The information may be provided by 27072011.
3. The appeal is accordingly disposed off.
(Annapurna Dixit)
Information Commissioner
Authenticated true copy
(G.Subramanian)
Deputy Registrar
Note: in case, the commission’s above directives have not been complied with by the respondents, the
appellant/complainant may file formal complaint with the commission under section 18(1) of the RTI act,
giving (1) copy of RTIapplication, (2) copy of PIO’s reply, (3) copy of the decision of the first appellate
authority, (4) copy of the commission’s decision, and (5) any other documents which he/she considers to
be necessary for deciding the complaint. In the prayer, the Appellant/complainant may indicate, what
information has not been provided.
Cc:
1. Mr. Dr. Pranvir Singh
C 36, Sector 51,
Kendriya Vihar, Noida
2. The Public Information Officer
The Public Information Officer
Ministry of Railways,
Joint Secy. (G) & PIOII,
Railway Board, Rail Bhawan,
New Delhi
3. The Appellate Authority
Ministry of Railways
Secretary & AAII
Railway Board, Rail Bhawan
New Delhi
4. Officer in charge, NIC