In the Central Information Commission
at
New Delhi
File No: CIC/AD/A/2011/000767
Date of Hearing : June 2, 2011
Date of Decision : June 2, 2011
Parties:
Applicant
Shri Mahipal Singh Urf Lata
S/o Shri Baleram
1881, Durga Mandir Chowk
Jamuna Bazar
Delhi 110006.
Applicant was present.
Respondent(s)
Northern Railway
Head quarter Office
Baroda House
New Delhi.
Represented by : Shri Rakesh Thyagi, DGM/Law, Northern Rly.
Shri Randhir Singh, Astt Sports Officer
Shri N N Kalia, DRM Office, Northern Railway
The Respondents were present at the Commission for the hearing
Information Commissioner : Mrs. Annapurna Dixit
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Decision Notice
As given in the decision
In the Central Information Commission
at
New Delhi
File No: CIC/AD/A/2011/000767
ORDER
Background
1. The RTI Application dated 8.10.2010 was filed by the Applicant with the PIO, Northern Railway,
HQ Office, New Delhi. He stated that in the year 2000 he had represented the country in Asian
Kabadi Championship games and that he is a Gold medalist in Kabaddi and therefore should be
given out of turn promotion and extra incerements. He also stated that one Mr. Satish Kumar who
represented Railways in National kabaddi Championship was also denied out of turn promotion. He
wanted to know the reasons as to why he was not given the out of turn promotion and additional
increment as per rules. The PIO replied on 2.11.2010 informing the Applicant that the additional
increments are given to the sports persons only on advice of the Railway Board and that no advice
has been received from the Railway Board to grant him additional increments. Hence, his case for
additional increment was not considered. He also provided information against point no.2. Being
aggrieved with this reply the Applicant filed his first appeal on 19.11.2010. The Appellate Authority
replied on 20.12.2010 directing the concerned PIO to provide point wise information to the
Applicant. In response to this, the Asstt Sports Officer, NRSA, New Delhi replied on 5.1.11
providing the required point wise information. Being aggrieved with this reply the Applicant filed his
second appeal before the Commission on 4.2.11.
Decision
2. During the hearing the Respondent informed the Commission that the Appellant had already
approached the Railway Board and that the Board had given him an out of turn promotion without
any additional increments. The Appellant requested the Commission to direct the PA to also give
him the increments he is entitled to, as per rules. From the ensuing discussions and on perusal of
various records it seems that the Appellant is indeed eligible for some additional increments.
However, since the matter falls outside the ambit of the RTI Act, the Commission is not in a position
to grant him the relief being sought by him.
3. The Chairman, Railway Sports Board may wish to consider the Appellant’s request for additional
increments in the light of the fact that the Appellant is a sports champion and a gold medalist. The
PIO, Northern Railway, Baroda House may send a copy of this order to the Chairperson, Railway
Sports Board.
4. The case stands closed .
(Annapurna Dixit)
Information Commissioner
Authenticated true copy
(G.Subramanian)
Deputy Registrar
Cc
1. Shri Mahipal Singh Urf Lata
S/o Shri Baleram
1881, Durga Mandir Chowk
Jamuna Bazar
Delhi 110006.
2. The Public Information Officer
Northern Railway
Head quarter Office
Baroda House
New Delhi.
3. The Appellate Authority
Northern Railway
Head quarter Office
Baroda House
New Delhi.
4. Officer Incharge, NIC.