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Decision No.3723/IC(A)/2009
F. No.CIC/MA/A/2009/00019
Dated, the 25th February, 2009
Name of the Appellant: Shri. Satishkumar K. Udare
Name of the Public Authority: B.P.C.L.
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Facts
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1. The appeal was scheduled for hearing on 25/2/2009. But, the appellant
did not avail of this opportunity.
2. The appellant has grievances regarding supply of refilled cylinders. In this
context, he has asked for certain information, which has been furnished except
details of the Dealership Agreement between the respondent and the dealer.
Being not satisfied with the response, he has pleaded for providing copy of the
Dealership Agreement.
Decision:
3. The CPIO has replied and furnished the information except the copy of the
Dealership Agreement. Since the agreement between the two parties provide a
framework for cooperation and coordination of activities between the parties,
there is no justification for withholding such documents except the commercial
details.
4. The CPIO is, therefore, directed to consider the disclosure of Dealership
Agreement after due application of Section 10(1) of the Act to withhold a part of
information, the disclosure of which might not be in the commercial interest of the
parties.
5. The information should thus be furnished within 15 working days from the
date of issue of this decision.
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“If you don’t ask, you don’t get.” – Mahatma Gandhi
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6. With these observations, the appeal is disposed of.
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(Prof. M.M. Ansari)
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Authenticated true copy:
(M.C. Sharma)
Assistant Registrar
Name & address of Parties:
1. Shri. Satishkumar K Udare, 301/A, Bhagyadarshan, Behind Kale Hospitl,
Pune-Nasik Road, Bhosari, Pune – 400 039.
2. Shri. Vinod Giri, GM & CPIO, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited,
Bharat Bhavan, 4 & 6 Currimbhoy Road, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400
001.
3. Shri. S.A. Narayan, Appellate Authority, Bharat Petroleum Corporation
Limited, Bharat Bhavan, 4 & 6 Currimbhoy Road, Ballard Estate, Mumbai
– 400 001.
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“All men by nature desire to know.” – Aristotle
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