Central Information Commission Judgements

Mr.I D Malhotra vs Department Of School Education … on 23 November, 2010

Central Information Commission
Mr.I D Malhotra vs Department Of School Education … on 23 November, 2010
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                                       Appeal : No. CIC/DS/A/2010/001722
                                                                                                          Dated:-23/11/2010

Appellant                                               :         Shri I D Malhotra, Ambala City

Public Authority                                         :        Navodya Vidyalaya Samiti, New Delhi

                                                            ORDER

The Commission has received a petition dated 01/08/2010 from Shri I D Malhotra, in
respect of his/her RTI-application on 07/04/2010 filed with the CPIO, Navodya Vidyalay Samiti,
A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi-110048.

2. On Perusal of the papers submitted by the appellant, it is observed that appellant’s RTI-request was
replied to by The CPIO, dated 16/04/2010.

3. The Appellant preferred his/her first-appeal on 30/04/2010_before The Appellate Authority, which
has not been decided by AA. (Copy of First Appeal is enclosed)

4. In order to avoid multiple proceedings under section 19 and 18 of the RTI Act, viz appeals and
complaints, the matter is remitted to The Appellate Authority, with the following directions:

i. In case the first appeal has not been disposed of by AA, He should dispose of the first
appeal by passing a speaking order in the matter, within 2 weeks of receipt of this order.

ii. In case AA has already disposed of the first-appeal, he should furnish a copy of his order
to the Appellant with within 1week of receipt of this order.

iii. A copy of First Appellate Order will be endorsed to the Commission clearly indicating
the case number and reason for delay if any in providing information.

5. In case the Appellant still feels aggrieved by the decision of AA, he/she shall be free to approach
the Commission in second appeal under section 19(3), along with complaint under section18, if
any, within the prescribed time limit.

6 The matter is closed with the above directions.

-sd-

(Smt. Deepak Sandhu)
Information Commissioner (DS)
Authenticated true copy:

(T. K. Mohapatra)
US & Dy. Registrar
Tele. No. 011-26105027
tk.mohapatra@nic.in

Copy to:-

1. Shri I D Malhotra,
1-E Ram Nagar,
Ambala Cantt.,
Haryana

2. The CPIO,
Navodya Vidyalay Samiti,
A-28, Kailash Colony,
New Delhi-110048.

3. The Appellate Authority,
Navodya Vidyalay Samiti,
A-28, Kailash Colony,
New Delhi-110048.