CIC Notice to CPIO Railway Board For Not Replying RTI Query, Awards Compensation To Applicant [Read Order]
7 years, 9 months ago

CIC Notice to CPIO Railway Board For Not Replying RTI Query, Awards Compensation To Applicant [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission, in the case of Pankaj Bansal vs Central Public Information Officer, Railway Board, has issued a show-cause notice to the CPIO for non-compliance with the provisions of the RTI Act and awarded a compensation of Rs. 5,000 to the appellant.Pankaj Bansal, the appellant, sought a copy of the file notings/ correspondence and relevant records/ reports pertaining. Pankaj Bansal, the appellant, sought a copy of the file notings/ correspondence and relevant records/ reports pertaining to his application dated to the Chairman of Railway Board, for adequate compensation for gross negligence in catering services on board Ajmer-Delhi Shatabdi, and a copy of all the file notings/ correspondence and relevant records/ reports pertaining to the reply issued. The CIC issued a show-cause notice to the CPIO to explain why he did not appear before the commission and why no reply was provided to the RTI application of the appellant.

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Southern Railway refuses to share inquiry report of Perumon train tragedy
4 months, 1 week ago

Southern Railway refuses to share inquiry report of Perumon train tragedy

The Hindu  

The Southern Railway has refused to disclose details of the investigation into the Perumon train tragedy, in which 105 people lost their lives when the Bangalore-Tiruvananthapuram Central Island Express derailed on a bridge, causing several coaches to plunge into Kerala’s Ashtamudi Lake on July 8, 1988. The Chief Public Information Officer stated that the final report by the Commissioner of …

Central Info panel pulls up IIT-M for delay in providing information on ‘Mission Mode Recruitment’
1 year, 9 months ago

Central Info panel pulls up IIT-M for delay in providing information on ‘Mission Mode Recruitment’

The Hindu  

The Central Information Commission has expressed “severe displeasure” over the conduct of the then Central Public Information Officer, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, in not providing information on ‘Mission Mode Recruitment’ sought under the Right to Information Act, 2005. P over a delay of 111 days in IIT-M providing the information sought by him, Information Commissioner Heeralal Samariya issued notice, …

Information Commission Bound To Hear PIO Before Imposing Penalty For Alleged Violation Of RTI Act: Karnataka High Court
2 years ago

Information Commission Bound To Hear PIO Before Imposing Penalty For Alleged Violation Of RTI Act: Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has said if an order is passed by the Karnataka State Information Commission imposing penalty on a Public Information Officer, without considering the written explanation submitted by him or permitting him opportunity to give oral explanation, then the order is in violation of the principles of natural justice and is liable to be quashed. In my …

RTI- CPIO/PIO Cannot Function As 'Post Offices' And Withhold Information Without Reasonable Cause, Delhi High Court
4 years, 1 month ago

RTI- CPIO/PIO Cannot Function As 'Post Offices' And Withhold Information Without Reasonable Cause, Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently held that the Central Public Information Officer or PIOs cannot withhold information without reasonable cause and that such officers cannot function merely as "post offices" while dealing with information sought under the Right to Information Act. The Court while reiterating various principles of the CPIOs and other Public information Officers held that the government …

CIC Warns CPIO Against Unwarranted Invocation Of Exemption Clause Under Section 8(1)(i) Of RTI Act [Read Order]
5 years, 8 months ago

CIC Warns CPIO Against Unwarranted Invocation Of Exemption Clause Under Section 8(1)(i) Of RTI Act [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission recently denigrated the CPIO of the Department of Training and Personnel of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions against inappropriate and unwarranted use of the exemption clause under Section 8 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in denying information to the complainant pertaining to appointment of Central. The Central Information Commission recently denigrated …

Central Information Commission pulls up RBI for non-disclosure of demonetisation records
6 years, 1 month ago

Central Information Commission pulls up RBI for non-disclosure of demonetisation records

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Central Information Commission has pulled up the Reserve Bank of India for “perfunctory handling” of an RTI application seeking records of its board meetings where the issue of demonetisation was deliberated, and issued a show-cause notice to its Central Public Information Officer. Activist Venkatesh Nayak had sought records of all meetings of the RBI Central Board of …

Bar Council Of Delhi CPIO Fails To Provide Info On Missing RTI Section From Website; CIC Slaps Rs. 5,000 Penalty
6 years, 5 months ago

Bar Council Of Delhi CPIO Fails To Provide Info On Missing RTI Section From Website; CIC Slaps Rs. 5,000 Penalty

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission has imposed a penalty of Rs. 5,000 on the Central Public Information Officer of the Bar Council of Delhi for delaying supply of information to an applicant, while also failing to attend hearings before the CIC.The order was passed by Chief Information Commissioner Radha Krishna Mathur on an appeal filed by one Shashi, who had. 5,000 …

RTI Query Seeking Date Of Deposit Of Rs. 15L In Citizens’ Accounts, Not ‘Information’, PMO Tells CIC [Read Order]
6 years, 11 months ago

RTI Query Seeking Date Of Deposit Of Rs. 15L In Citizens’ Accounts, Not ‘Information’, PMO Tells CIC [Read Order]

Live Law  

15 Lakhs be deposited in the account of each citizen as promised by PM Narendra Modi, was one of the query by Mohan Kumar Sharma in an RTI application preferred before Prime Minister’s Office.He also sought to know how print media houses came to know before the announcement of PM Narendra Modi about demonetization. 15 Lakhs be deposited in the …

Central Information Commission Issues Notice To Its Own CPIO For Failure To Furnish Information [Read Order]
6 years, 11 months ago

Central Information Commission Issues Notice To Its Own CPIO For Failure To Furnish Information [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission last week issued notice to its own CPIO for his failure to provide information on a Right to Information application.The interim order was passed by Information Commissioner Divya Prakash Sinha on a complaint filed by Mr. R.K. Jain who had sought copies of the dak inward/ outward register, communications received from High Courts and the Supreme …

Central Information Commission Declares Indian Banks Association a Public Authority
7 years, 4 months ago

Central Information Commission Declares Indian Banks Association a Public Authority

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission (CIC) has declared the Indian Banks Association (IBA) a public authority accountable under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Commission heard two separate RTI applications, one filed by Mr. R.K. Jain and another by Ms. Ita bose. Prof. M. Sridhar Acharyulu declared that IBA is a public authority, while Prof. Manjula Prasher disagreed and issued …

Indian Banks Association Declared A Public Authority Under RTI Act By Full Bench of CIC [Read Orders]
7 years, 4 months ago

Indian Banks Association Declared A Public Authority Under RTI Act By Full Bench of CIC [Read Orders]

Live Law  

A full Bench of the Central Information Commission has declared the Indian Banks Association a public authority accountable under the Right to Information Act, 2005.Two separate opinions were delivered by Information Commissioners Ms. Manjula Prasher and Prof. M. Sridhar Acharyulu to support the conclusion.The Commission was hearing two separate RTI applications, one filed by Mr. R.K. A full Bench of …

Officers However High Not Above RTI Act, CIC Treats Chief Vigilance Officer As Deemed PIO And Issues Show Cause Notice [Read Order]
7 years, 8 months ago

Officers However High Not Above RTI Act, CIC Treats Chief Vigilance Officer As Deemed PIO And Issues Show Cause Notice [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission, on Friday, treated the Chief Vigilance Officer of the Employees State Insurance Company as its deemed PIO, and issued him a show cause notice, as the Commission deliberated upon imposition of penalty on ESIC.Information Commissioner, Prof. M. Sridhar Acharyulu was hearing an Appeal filed by one Mr. Harinder Dhingra, who had sought copies of admit. The …

CIC Slams PIO For Denying Pending Case Details Citing ‘Non-Availability Of Files’
7 years, 8 months ago

CIC Slams PIO For Denying Pending Case Details Citing ‘Non-Availability Of Files’

Live Law  

Central Information Commissioner Prof M Sridhar Acharyalu, in the case of Vijendra Singh Jafa vs PIO, MOSJE, has slammed the PIO for refusing to provide information sought on grounds of non-availability of the files in question and also made recommendations to the Department of Personnel and Training, the nodal agency for the implementation of the Right to Information Act.RTI applicant …

CIC Slams PIO For Denying Pending Case Details Citing ‘Non-Availability Of Files’
7 years, 8 months ago

CIC Slams PIO For Denying Pending Case Details Citing ‘Non-Availability Of Files’

Live Law  

Central Information Commissioner Prof M Sridhar Acharyalu, in the case of Vijendra Singh Jafa vs PIO, MOSJE, has slammed the PIO for refusing to provide information sought on grounds of non-availability of the files in question and also made recommendations to the Department of Personnel and Training, the nodal agency for the implementation of the Right to Information Act.RTI applicant …

CIC Directs RBI To Appoint Nodal CPIO [Read Order]
7 years, 9 months ago

CIC Directs RBI To Appoint Nodal CPIO [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission recently directed the Reserve Bank of India to appoint a nodal Central Public Information Officer, in addition to the current norm of appointing a separate CPIO for every department.“In the light of the foregoing, we direct the Respondent public authority to appoint a nodal CPIO or designate one of the existing CPIOs as the nodal CPIO …

CIC Directs Inquiry Into Leak Of IT Returns To Third Parties [Read Order]
7 years, 11 months ago

CIC Directs Inquiry Into Leak Of IT Returns To Third Parties [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission on Monday directed the Income Tax Department to investigate into an incident of IT returns of an RTI applicant being released to third parties without his consent.“Keeping in view the facts of the case and the submissions made by both the parties and considering the gravity and seriousness of the issues raised by the Appellant, there …

CIC Directs Inquiry Into Leak Of IT Returns To Third Parties [Read Order]
7 years, 11 months ago

CIC Directs Inquiry Into Leak Of IT Returns To Third Parties [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission on Monday directed the Income Tax Department to investigate into an incident of IT returns of an RTI applicant being released to third parties without his consent.“Keeping in view the facts of the case and the submissions made by both the parties and considering the gravity and seriousness of the issues raised by the Appellant, there …

RTI Plea On PM’s Foreign Visits Placed Before CIC
8 years, 2 months ago

RTI Plea On PM’s Foreign Visits Placed Before CIC

Live Law  

An RTI plea seeking details of expenditure incurred on the Prime Minister’s foreign visits was placed before Chief Information Commissioner Radha Krishna Mathur on Tuesday to decide whether a disclosure would have bearings on the security and sovereignty of the nation. The CPIOs of both Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of External Affairs were directed be present at the hearing …

RTI Plea On PM’s Foreign Visits Placed Before CIC
8 years, 2 months ago

RTI Plea On PM’s Foreign Visits Placed Before CIC

Live Law  

An RTI plea seeking details of expenditure incurred on the Prime Minister’s foreign visits was placed before Chief Information Commissioner Radha Krishna Mathur on Tuesday to decide whether a disclosure would have bearings on the security and sovereignty of the nation. The CPIOs of both Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of External Affairs were directed be present at the hearing …

CIC Directs Indian Army To Release Details Of Probe Into Macchil, Pathribal Killings [Read Order]
8 years, 4 months ago

CIC Directs Indian Army To Release Details Of Probe Into Macchil, Pathribal Killings [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission has directed the Indian Army to provide a copy of documents regarding the findings of the Court Martial in the matter of the conviction of five Army personnel for killings committed at Macchil, J&K, in 2010, and proceedings of Court of Inquiry in the matter of killing of five persons in Pathribal, Anatnag district, J&K, in …

CIC Directs Indian Army To Release Details Of Probe Into Macchil, Pathribal Killings [Read Order]
8 years, 4 months ago

CIC Directs Indian Army To Release Details Of Probe Into Macchil, Pathribal Killings [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission has directed the Indian Army to provide a copy of documents regarding the findings of the Court Martial in the matter of the conviction of five Army personnel for killings committed at Macchil, J&K, in 2010, and proceedings of Court of Inquiry in the matter of killing of five persons in Pathribal, Anatnag district, J&K, in …

CIC directs IB to disclose report on IFS Officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi [Read Order]
8 years, 11 months ago

CIC directs IB to disclose report on IFS Officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission on Thursday directed the Intelligence Bureau to provide its report in relation to the false cases filed against IFoS Officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi by corrupt officers exposed by him during his term as DFO in Haryana, ruling that the report does not contain information excluded from the purview of the Right to Information Act by Section 24 …

CIC raps CPIO and school principal for disclosing minor’s information under RTI; records contempt against applicant [Read Order]
9 years, 1 month ago

CIC raps CPIO and school principal for disclosing minor’s information under RTI; records contempt against applicant [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Central Information Commission on Monday came down heavily on the Central Public Information Officer, and the Principal of a school, for disclosing information of a minor to an applicant under the Right to Information Act.CIC Madhubhashi Sridhar opined that the CPIO of DDE had given all the information to the appellant, without following the process under Section 11 of …

CIC asks CBSE to pay Rs 25,000 as compensation for denying RTI seeking copy of answer sheets [Read Order]
9 years, 3 months ago

CIC asks CBSE to pay Rs 25,000 as compensation for denying RTI seeking copy of answer sheets [Read Order]

Live Law  

CBSE compelling RTI applicants to sign undertakings illegal. The Commission directs the CBSE to put in place such system with conducive practices by which the Right to information of the appellants is not limited but facilitated, by removing the obstacles such as undertaking to give up their legal rights, Prof. Sridhar Acharyulu said in his order. The Central Information Commission …

CIC asks CBSE to pay Rs 25,000 as compensation for denying RTI seeking copy of answer sheets [Read Order]
9 years, 3 months ago

CIC asks CBSE to pay Rs 25,000 as compensation for denying RTI seeking copy of answer sheets [Read Order]

Live Law  

CBSE compelling RTI applicants to sign undertakings illegal. The Commission directs the CBSE to put in place such system with conducive practices by which the Right to information of the appellants is not limited but facilitated, by removing the obstacles such as undertaking to give up their legal rights, Prof. Sridhar Acharyulu said in his order. The Central Information Commission …

Section 6(3) does not empower CPIO to escape responsibility by Transferring RTI Applications: Delhi High Court [Read the Judgment]
10 years, 6 months ago

Section 6(3) does not empower CPIO to escape responsibility by Transferring RTI Applications: Delhi High Court [Read the Judgment]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court held that "Section 6 of the Act cannot be read to mean that the responsibility of a CPIO is only limited to forwarding the applications to different departments/offices. Forwarding an application by a public authority to another public authority is not the same as a Public Information Officer of a public authority arranging or sourcing information …

CIC to decide RTI complaints on merit, says Delhi High Court
11 years, 4 months ago

CIC to decide RTI complaints on merit, says Delhi High Court

Live Law  

While hearing a complaint filed by an activist R K Jain who had alleged that some information commissioners in the CIC were deciding complaints under section 18 of the RTI in a summary fashion and sending it back to CPIOs concerned, directing them to disclose information, Justice V K Jain of Delhi High Court said instead of simply directing the …

CIC to decide RTI complaints on merit, says Delhi High Court
11 years, 4 months ago

CIC to decide RTI complaints on merit, says Delhi High Court

Live Law  

While hearing a complaint filed by an activist R K Jain who had alleged that some information commissioners in the CIC were deciding complaints under section 18 of the RTI in a summary fashion and sending it back to CPIOs concerned, directing them to disclose information, Justice V K Jain of Delhi High Court said instead of simply directing the …

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