Central Information Commission, New Delhi
File No.CIC/SM/A/2010/000650
Right to Information Act2005Under Section (19)
Date of hearing : 6 January 2011
Date of decision : 6 January 2011
Name of the Appellant : Shri Kunal Bhushan
E111, Chattarpur Extension,
New Delhi - 110 074.
Name of the Public Authority : CPIO, Punjab National Bank,
Zonal Office, Chanakya Tower,
R Block, Patna - 800 001.
On behalf of the Respondent, Shri Subodh Prasad, Manager was
present.
Chief Information Commissioner : Shri Satyananda Mishra
2. In our order dated 6 December 2010, we had directed the Branch
Manager concerned who had received the RTIapplication to appear before us
and explain why he had not provided the information nor transferred it to the
designated CPIO. Today, the Branch Manager concerned (Shri Subodh
Prasad) appeared before the Commission and submitted that the RTI
application of the Complainant dated 2 November 2009 was replied by him on
21 November 2009 wherein he had asked the Complainant to submit the RTI
fee as he had not submitted the required fee. The Branch Manager in his
correspondence to the Complainant informed him that although he had
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mentioned that he had enclosed a ten rupee note in the envelope, but they
could not find any currency note with the letter. The Branch Manager further
stated that he had contacted the Complainant over the phone and had
requested him to submit the fee. A copy of the correspondence made by the
Branch Manager on 21 November 2009 with regard to the RTIapplication
dated 2 November 2009 was produced before the Commission.
3. It was also brought to the notice of the Commission that the CPIO had
complied with the orders of the Commission and provided full information to the
Complainant.
4. In the light of the above, we find that there was no delay on the part of
the Branch Manager in dealing with the RTIapplication and the show cause
notice issued against the Branch Manager is, therefore, dropped.
5. The Commission ordered accordingly.
6. Copies of this order be given free of cost to the parties.
(Satyananda Mishra)
Chief Information Commissioner
Authenticated true copy. Additional copies of orders shall be supplied against
application and payment of the charges prescribed under the Act to the CPIO of this
Commission.
(Vijay Bhalla)
Assistant Registrar
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