In the Central Information Commission
at
New Delhi
File No: CIC/AD/A/2011/002020
Date of Hearing : November 8, 2011
Date of Decision : November 8, 2011
Parties:
Applicant
Shri. Jitender C Patel
8 Aditya Residency
Thaltej Silaj Road
Ahmedabad 380 059
Gujarat
The Applicant was present at NIC Studio, Ahmedabad
Respondents
Western Railway
Divisional Railway Manager's Office
Ahmedabad Division
Ahmedabad
Represented by : Shri Manoj Sorolia, DE
NIC Studio, Ahmedabad
Information Commissioner : Mrs. Annapurna Dixit
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In the Central Information Commission
at
New Delhi
File No: CIC/AD/A/2011/002020
ORDER
Background
1. The Applicant filed an RTI Application dt.23.5.11 with the PIO, DRM office, Western Railway,
Ahmedabad seeking information against five points with regard to the tender which was floated in the
year 20092010 in the signals workshop. The PIO replied on 8.6.11 furnishing point wise information.
The Applicant filed an appeal dt.24.6.11 with the Appellate Authority stating that he has sought the
information in Hindi language and also that he has not received the inspection report that is prepared
after the work is completed, as sought in point 2 and also seeking new information against point 3.
The Appellate Authority replied on 4.7.11 enclosing the Hindi translation of the PIO’s reply and stating
that information sought against points 2 and 3 are not available in the records. Being aggrieved with
the reply, the Applicant filed a second appeal dt.18.7.11 before CIC seeking information against
points 2 and 3 once again.
Decision
3. The Commission, having noted that the Appellant is not satisfied even after the information has been
provided to him, directs the PIO to allow inspection of concerned files by the Appellant on a mutually
convenient date and time so that the Appellant can satisfy himself that the information provided by
the PIO is as available in the records. This exercise to be completed by 8.12.11.
4. The appeal is disposed of with the above directions.
(Annapurna Dixit)
Information Commissioner
Authenticated true copy
(G.Subramanian)
Deputy Registrar
Cc:
1. Shri. Jitender C Patel
8 Aditya Residency
Thaltej Silaj Road
Ahmedabad 380 059
Gujarat
2. The Public Information Officer
Western Railway
Divisional Railway Manager’s Office
Ahmedabad Division
Ahmedabad
3. The Appellate Authority
Western Railway
Divisional Railway Manager’s Office
Ahmedabad Division
Ahmedabad
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.