Shri. C.G. Induchoodan vs Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. on 22 February, 2010

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                                                         Decision No.5171/IC(A)/2010
                                                         F. No.CIC/MA/C/2009/000376
                                                       Dated, the 22nd February, 2010

Name of the Appellant:                Shri. C.G. Induchoodan

Name of the Public Authority:         Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd.
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                                       Decision:

1.    The complaint was heard in absence of the complainant on 22/2/2010.


2.    The CPIO stated that the complainant has repeatedly asked identical
information through different applications.        The information has already been
furnished. He also stated that the complainant has grievances regarding service
matters and the case is pending before the Court for adjudication.


3.    The CPIO also said that the complainant was mis-using the provisions of
the RTI Act to harass the officials of the respondent. The CPIO has already

provided the information, yet, the complainant has sought for information through
various queries, which relate to an ongoing dispute between the parties. The
respondent has initiated disciplinary action against the appellant. Even though
the matter is pending before the Court for adjudication, the appellant is resorting
to forum hunting for redressal of his grievances.

4. It was, however, agreed during the hearing that the CPIO would suitably
respond again within 10 working days from the date of issue of this decision and

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

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furnish the information asked for by the complainant vide his application dated
31/3/2009.

5. With these remarks, the complaint is disposed of.

Sd/-

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

Authenticated true copy:

(M.C. Sharma)
Deputy Registrar

Name & address of Parties:

1. Sh. C.G. Induchoodan, Therathenal House, P.O. South Eroor,
Tripunithura – 682 306, Ernakulam Dist.

2. Sh. K.K. Vijayakumar, CPIO, Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited,
Ambalamugal – 682 302, Ernakulam Dist. Kerala.

3. Sh. A.S. Didolkar, CMD & Appellate Authority, HOC Ltd., Harchandral
House, 81, Maharshi Karve Marg, Mumbai – 400 002.

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