Central Information Commission Judgements

Shri. B.P. Gupta vs Hindustan Copper Limited on 19 October, 2009

Central Information Commission
Shri. B.P. Gupta vs Hindustan Copper Limited on 19 October, 2009
               Central Information Commission
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                        Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110 066
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                                                           Decision No.4628/IC(A)/2009

                                                           F. No.CIC/OP/C/2009/000136

                                                          Dated, the 19th October, 2009

Name of the Appellant:                  Shri. B.P. Gupta

Name of the Public Authority:           Hindustan Copper Limited

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Facts

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1. The appellant has grievances regarding settlement of retirement benefits.
In this context, he has asked for certain information in the form of various
queries. The PIO has replied, with which the appellant is not satisfied. Hence,
this complaint before the Commission.

Decision:

2. The PIO has duly replied and furnished the information. There is,
however, no denial of information. The appellant is advised to inspect the
relevant records and examine the details of calculations of retirement benefits.
Accordingly, he may specify the information, which should be furnished to him.

3. Since there are no provisions under the Act for redressal of grievances of
the employees of the respondent, the appellant is advised to approach the
competent authority, which may do the needful.

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“If you don’t ask, you don’t get.” – Mahatma Gandhi

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4. The appeal is thus disposed of.

Sd/-

(Prof. M.M. Ansari)
Central Information Commissioner ii

Authenticated true copy:

(M.C. Sharma)
Assistant Registrar

Name & address of Parties:

1. Shri. B.P. Gupta, A-401 Shambhavi Apartments, Adjacent to Nalanda
School, P.O. Ghatlodia, Ahmedabad – 380 061.

2. Shri. A.S. Verma, PIO, Hindustan Copper Limited, Indian Copper
Complex, Moubhandar.

3. The Appellate Authority, Hindustan Copper Limited, Indian Copper
Complex, Moubhandar.

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“All men by nature desire to know.” – Aristotle

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