In the Central Information Commission
at
New Delhi
File No: CIC/AD/A/2011/002087
Date of Hearing : November 14, 2011
Date of Decision : November 14, 2011
Parties:
Applicant
Shri. Girish Prasad Gupta
Gram - Shokhra - 02
Rajendrapath Berani
Post - Berani
Begusarai
Bihar
The Applicant was present at NIC Studio, Begusarai
Respondents
East Central Railway
General Manager's Office
Hajipur
Represented by : Shri. Manish Chandra, PIO(P) and Dy.CPO
Shri Pawan Kumar
NIC Studio, Vaishali
Information Commissioner : Mrs. Annapurna Dixit
___________________________________________________________________
In the Central Information Commission
at
New Delhi
File No: CIC/AD/A/2011/002087
ORDER
Background
1. The Applicant filed an RTI Application dt.31.5.11 with the PIO, East Central Railway HQ, Hajipur
seeking information with regard to AEN 30% exam held on 6.6.09 and 7.6.09 the results of which
were announced on 7.8.09, including the marks obtained by all the sixteen candidates in two papers,
marks obtained by them in interview, copies of answer sheets of all the sixteen candidates and the
final result prepared after the interview was held on 11.3.11. Shri Rajesh Kumar, PIO replied on
29.6.11 furnishing point wise information. The Applicant filed an appeal dt.4.7.11 with the Appellate
Authority pointing out the deficiencies in the information provided. Shri J.S.P.Singh, Appellate
Authority replied on 28.7.11 stating that adequate information has been supplied by the PIO. Being
aggrieved with the reply, the Applicant filed a second appeal dt.18.8.11 before CIC.
Decision
2. During the hearing, the Appellant sought information against points 1, 3, 8 and 9. These points were
then taken up for discussion and the decisions given are as given below:
Point 1
The Appellant submitted that he wanted the marks list of all the sixteen candidates. When the
Commission pointed out that the same has been compiled by the PIO and has been provided to him
vide his letter dt.29.6.11, the Appellant insisted on being provided with the original marks list prepared
by the panel, as it exists in the file, and not one which is compiled by the PIO.
The Commission accordingly directs the PIO to provide an attested photocopy of the marks list as
available in the records after invoking sec.10(1) to sever any information that is personal in nature.
Point 3
The Commission denies the disclosure of answer sheets of other candidates as per the Full Bench
Decision of the Commission, as already stated by the PIO.
Point 8
The Commission directs the PIO to inform the name and no. of the file in which the subject of
examination has been dealt with.
Point 9
The PIO to provide any guidelines/rules that have been issued in respect of the said exam., if
available in the records.
All information should reach the Appellant by 14.12.11 and the Appellant to submit a compliance
report to the Commission by 21.12.11.
3. The appeal is disposed of with the above directions.
(Annapurna Dixit)
Information Commissioner
Authenticated true copy
(G.Subramanian)
Deputy Registrar
Cc:
1. Shri. Girish Prasad Gupta
Gram – Shokhra – 02
Rajendrapath Berani
Post – Berani
Begusarai
Bihar
2. The Public Information Officer
East Central Railway
General Manager’s Office
Hajipur
3. The Appellate Authority
East Central Railway
General Manager’s Office
Hajipur
4. Officer in charge, NIC
Note: In case, the Commission’s above directives have not been complied with by the Respondents,
the Appellant/Complainant may file a formal complaint with the Commission under Section 18(1) of
the RTIAct, giving (1) copy of RTIapplication, (2) copy of the Commission’s decision, and (3) 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.