In the Central Information Commission
at
New Delhi
File No: CIC/AD/A/2010/001799
Date of Hearing : January 20, 2011
Date of Decision : January 20, 2011
Parties:
Applicant
Shri Nandkishor Gupta
S/o Late Shri G.D.Khandelwal
H.No.1/756
Malviya Nagar
Jaipur 302 017
The Applicant was heard through audio conferencing.
Respondents
North Western Railway
Headquarter Office
Hasanpura Road
Jaipur
Represented by : Shri Subash Rawat, PIO and Shri M.K.Sharma, APIO
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/2010/001799
ORDER
Background
1. The Applicant filed an RTI application dt.30.6.10 with the PIO, North Western Railway HQ seeking
information against 6 points with regard to miscellaneous issues related to his service such as
seniority, promotion, payment of honorarium, salary etc. The PIO replied on 1.8.10 providing point
wise information after receipt of additional fees for photocopying . The Applicant filed an appeal
dt.9.8.10 with the Appellate Authority pointing out deficiencies in the reply and seeking further
clarification. Shri Hari Vallabh Sharma, Appellate Authority replied on 30.8.10 providing further
clarification. Being aggrieved with the reply, the Applicant filed a second appeal dt.10.9.10 before
CIC.
Decision
2. The Commission on perusal of the submissions on record after hearing both sides, and having noted
that most the information that has been sought relates to his grievance related to his service the
information related to which is not available in records, however in the interest of the Appellant
directs the PIO, Appellate Authority and Sr. Div. Personnel Officer to hold a personal hearing with
the Appellant on a mutually convenient date and time so that the same can be resolved as per
existing rules. The Appellant may also be allowed to inspect all the files dealing wit his service
matters on the day of inspection. And be provided with copies of documents required by him. The
Commission would like to inform the Appellant that once he inspects all the files and is provided with
copies of documents from them and is also heard by the Appellate Authority and DPO and his
grievances are resolved, the Commission will not entertain any further appeal related any grievance
with respect to his service, in future.
3. The case is accordingly disposed of.
(Annapurna Dixit)
Information Commissioner
Authenticated true copy
(G.Subramanian)
Deputy Registrar
Cc:
1. Shri Nandkishor Gupta
S/o Late Shri G.D.Khandelwal
H.No.1/756
Malviya Nagar
Jaipur 302 017
2. The Public Information Officer
North Western Railway
Headquarter Office
Hasanpura Road
Jaipur
3. The Appellate Authority
North Western Railway
Headquarter Office
Hasanpura Road
Jaipur
4. Officer Incharge, NIC