Shri. B.V.S.R.K.V. Hanumantha … vs O.N.G.C. Limited on 21 May, 2009

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                                                           Decision No.4008/IC(A)/2009

                                                           F. No.CIC/MA/A/2009/000335

                                                              Dated, the 21st May, 2009


Name of the Appellant:                  Shri. B.V.S.R.K.V. Hanumantha Rao


Name of the Public Authority:           O.N.G.C. Limited

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Facts

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1. Both the parties were heard on 21/5/2009.

2. The appellant has asked for certain information relating to the selection of
candidate for specific post.

3. The CPIO has duly replied and furnished the information, except the
educational qualifications certificate namely degrees and diplomas, submitted by
the selected candidates. The information has been refused to the appellant u/s
8(1)(j) of the Act.

4. During the hearing, the appellant could not indicate as to what is the public
interest in disclosure of the certificates submitted by about 300 candidates.

Decision:

5. The CPIO has furnished the requested information, except the documents
relating to educational qualifications, which has been correctly refused u/s 8(1)(j)
of the Act.

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

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6. This appeal is considered unnecessary and 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.V.S.R.K.V. Hanumantha Rao, 45-3-1, Market Street,
Jagannaickpur, Kakinada – 533 002.

2. Shri. J.A.Kumar, CPIO, ONGC Limited, Rajahmundry Asset, Godavari
Bhavan, Base Complex, Rajahmundry – 533 106 (A.P.)

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

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