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Decision No.5188/IC(A)/2010
F. Nos.CIC/MA/C/2009/000391
CIC/MA/C/2009/000392
CIC/MA/C/2009/000393
Dated, the 24th February, 2010
Name of the Appellant: Shri. Pradeep Sharma
Name of the Public Authority: National Textile Corporation
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Facts
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1. The complaints were scheduled for hearing on 24/2/2010. But, the
complainant did not avail of the opportunity of personal hearing. The complaints
are, therefore, examined on merit.
2. The complainant has asked for certain information, through separate
applications. He has stated that the CPIO has not furnished the information
asked for by him.
Decision:
3. It seems that the complainant has not submitted his first appeal before the
Appellate Authority of the respondent. If so, the complainant should have
submitted his first appeal, as required under the Act.
4. An information seeker is expected to ask for information, as per section
2(f) and (j) of the Act. The complainant is accordingly advised to re-submit his
RTI application to the concerned CPIO of the respondent, at the earliest, for
ready reference.
5. The CPIO is directed to furnish the information within 15 working days
from the date of receipt of fresh application, failing which, penalty proceedings
u/s 20(1) of the Act would be initiated. If any information is to be refused, the
grounds for doing so, should be clearly indicated for review, if necessary, by the
Commission.
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“If you don’t ask, you don’t get.” – Mahatma Gandhi
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6. With these observations all the complaints are 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. Pradeep Sharma, Hoyuse No.3068, Lambi Gali, Near Nagar Khera,
P.O. Kharar – 140 301. Dist. Mohali, Punjab.
2. Sh. R.K. Sharma, CPIO, National Textile Corporation, Scope Complex, 7
Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
3. The Appellate Authority, National Textile Corporation, Scope Complex, 7
Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
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“All men by nature desire to know.” – Aristotle
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