Central Information Commission Judgements

Shri A.Surya Rao vs Bsnl, Visakhapatnam on 28 August, 2009

Central Information Commission
Shri A.Surya Rao vs Bsnl, Visakhapatnam on 28 August, 2009
           Central Information Commission
                                                CIC/AD/A/2009/000981
                                                  Dated August 28, 2009

Name of the Applicant              :   Shri A.Surya Rao

Name of the Public Authority       :   BSNL, Visakhapatnam

Background

1. The Applicant filed an RTI application dt.6.4.09 with the CPIO, BSNL,
Visakhapatnam. He stated that one Mr.N.N.Murthy was promoted in
JAG of ITS Group A in accordance with the order dt.11.5.2000 of DTS,
New Delhi and posted on promotion in A.P.Telecom Circle, Hyderabad
in the first instance and thereafter joined in the O/o GMTD, VM in
25.5.2000 and continued to function as DGM upto 31.10.2000. In this
context, he requested for the following information:

i) Full designation of the post Mr.N.N.Murthy held

ii) Section allotted to him to assist the head of office – GMTD, VM
during the period 25.5.2000 to 31.10.2000.
The CPIO replied on 5.5.09 providing complete information. Not
satisfied with the reply, the Applicant filed an appeal dt.11.5.09
requesting for duties performed by Shri N.N.Murthy in the allotted
section and the number allotted to the designation DGM (Admn.) On
not receiving any reply, the Applicant filed a second appeal dt.24.6.09
before CIC.

2. The Bench of Mrs. Annapurna Dixit, Information Commissioner,
scheduled the hearing on August 28, 2009.

3. Shri J.Prabhakara Rao, CPIO and Mr.D.Joga Rao, APIO represented the
Public Authority.

4. The Applicant was not present during the hearing.
Decision

5. The Respondent submitted in a rejoinder dt.26.8.09 to the Commission
stating that information sought by the Appellant was provided to him
on 29.6.09.

6. The Commission accordingly disposes of the appeal.

(Annapurna Dixit)
Information Commissioner
Authenticated true copy:

(G.Subramanian)
Asst. Registrar

Cc:

1. Shri A.Surya Rao
Sr.Telegraph Master (O)
Door No.10-53-162
Nehru Nagar Colony
Ramnagar Area
Visakhapatnam 530 002

2. Shri J.Prabhakara Rao
The CPIO &
DGM (Admn. & Opns.)
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
O/o General Manager
Telecom District, Daba Gardens
Visakhapatnam 530 020

3. Shri P.Nagaraju
The Appellate Authority &
General Manager
Telecom District
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
O/o General Manager
Telecom District, Daba Gardens
Visakhapatnam 530 020

4. Officer in charge, NIC

5. Press E Group, CIC